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Stronged by a train this Wednesday, May 8, when he went to the training of his Castres Olympique club, Josaia Raisuqe (30 years old) leaves a whole club in turmoil, but also the world of rugby, he who had won the silver medal during the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The world of rugby, and much more, is in shock. This Thursday morning, when he was expected for collective training, Josaia Raisuqe, player of the Olympic and international Castres at 7 with the Fiji, tragically lost his life after being struck by a train. Since then, the world of the oval ball has continued to cry the loss of the silver medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Also, the meeting planned between Castres and Clermont was canceled and reprogrammed at the end of May.
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“It was with the heavy heart that we learned of the death this morning in a road accident of our player Josaia Raisuqe.
The whole CO family is upset by this terrible news. Josh was part of the club since 2021. He was a wonderful teammate, much appreciated by all, and Castres supporters who had adopted it. His brutal disappearance is a shock for all of us “said the Castres club in particular on its social networks at the end of the morning.
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“I will miss you my madman”
Under the Instagram publication, it is possible to read the messages of many rugby personalities, teammates or not from the Fijien. His compatriot Jiuta Wainiqolo, RC Toulon player, added several smileys filled with tears. Damian Penaud, Pita Ahki, Juan Imhoff or Ramiro Herrera also shared their sadness. “I will miss you my madman” commented on his side the Castres Tyler Ardron.
“Rest in peace my friend” wrote Antoine Guillamon, player of the Olympic Castres between 2021 and 2023. Same message for Joris Dupont, while most of his teammates relayed the CO press release. The latter was also relayed by Antoine Dupont, captain of the Toulousain stadium and the XV of France which was formed on the side of the Castres Olympique, or by the international hooker Julien Marchand. Alexandre Roumat, Peato Mauvaka, Maxime Lucu, Matthieu Jalibert, Charles Ollivon, but also Greg Alldritt are other names that wanted to pay tribute to the Castrais player.
