Former Canberra Raiders player Kato Ottio has died from a "sudden health issue" just days before flying out for a chance to make his first-grade rugby league debut in England's Super League.
Papua New Guinea star David Mead has led the tributes for his 2017 World Cup teammate, who died aged 23 while training in PNG ahead of linking with the Widnes Vikings.
"Absolutely devastated to hear the passing of my Kumul brother Kato Ottio," Mead said on Twitter.
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Topic: Ex-Raiders player Ottio dies suddenly
