window.scriptsToInit.push('BrightCoveEmbeddedScrollVideo.init("6179603025001");'); A video posted to Worcester’s social accounts this morning shows Fatialofa back out running on the pitch at Sixways Stadium. Meanwhile, Warriors have confirmed that their three signings for next season, stand-off Billy Searle from Wasps, flanker Joe Batley from Bristol and returning Exeter loose forward Matt Kvesic, will all be available to play if the season gets the green light to. Read about our approach to external linking. #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/9mV2UirlBC, — Worcester Warriors (@WorcsWarriors) August 10, 2020. Fatialofa was later diagnosed with a spinal contusion, a serious condition which causes compression on the spine. This guy – @michaelfats! Michael Fatialofa (right) is walking unaided, 10 weeks after suffering a serious spinal injury. Fatialofa, a 27-year-old second row from Auckland, had been on the pitch for just over a minute when he was hurt while taking the ball into contact. WORCESTER rugby star Michael Fatialofa will undergo surgery after suffering reduced power and mobility in his arms and legs following a horror tackle. WORCESTER rugby star Michael Fatialofa will undergo surgery after suffering reduced power and mobility in his arms and legs following a horror tackle. Tatiana Fatialofa has been by her husband’s bedside following his neck surgery after suffering a serious injury in Worcester’s defeat by Saracens Existing deals involving players with expiring contracts all end on 30 June, allowing the three to officially become Worcester players on 1 July. ", A post shared by Michael Fatialofa (@michaelfats) on Oct 22, 2019 at 11:26am PDT, Dana White slams 'dirty' McGregor at UFC 253 for sharing their messages, F2 abandoned after ‘frightening’ fireball crash but drivers miraculously escape, Every twist & turn as Lewis goes for Schumacher's record from pole, Bamford steals three points with late strike for visitors, Brewster wants £20m Palace move but Liverpool will insist on buy-back clause, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Fatialofa suffered the injury just a minute after coming on as a second half sub ; By Nick Purewal, Pa. She said: "Haven't had the chance to reply to a single person yet but @michaelflats is overwhelmed (in the best way) by all the prayers and support — it's TRULY helping keep his spirits high, just so thankful honestly for the outpouring of love! Fatialofa appears to have sustained the injury while going into a tackle where he dropped his head while going into contact at Allianz Park. "We can tangibly feel the presence of God enveloping us in this horrible situation & have such trust that He is good through it all. "My delightful husband is coming home," she posted on Twitter. And the New Zealander was kept in for a second night in intensive care, after major concerns over his long-term health. After taking his first steps, he was then walking unaided within 11 weeks of suffering the injury. Tatiana Fatialofa has been by her husband’s bedside following his neck surgery after suffering a serious injury in Worcester’s defeat by Saracens A JustGiving page set up by the Rugby Players’ Association to provide financial support to the former Hurricanes player and his family has raised more than £37,000. ? She wrote a caption on the video reading: “Not blowing smoke when I say Jesus is the answer. Monday, 6 January 2020 Worcester lock Fatialofa to remain in hospital after neck injury | Few Month Worcester's Michael Fatialofa will remain in hospital on Sunday evening after suffering a … You are witnessing a miracle that even medical professionals can’t explain. He wouldn't be coming home in this miraculous condition without your prayers, love and the support shown in various ways which will carry us through the next phase.". There were fears that Fatialofa would never walk again, but just 10 weeks later the former Auckland and Hurricanes player was seen walking out of Royal Bucks, a private hospital which houses a renowned spinal unit. The Worcester lock Michael Fatialofa is able to walk unaided as he continues his recovery from a serious spinal cord injury that required surgery. Worcester Warriors lock Michael Fatialofa spent a second night in hospital following his serious injury in the Premiership match against Saracens at the … The lock suffered a sever spinal injury during a game against Saracens in January, which left him paralysed from the neck down after suffering a C4 vertebrae fracture and spinal contusion. Sign up to our mailing list for a weekly digest from the wide world of rugby.