{"id":1017,"date":"2014-02-08T23:44:55","date_gmt":"2014-02-08T10:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/worldfantasyrugby.com\/wp\/?p=1017"},"modified":"2014-02-24T12:37:32","modified_gmt":"2014-02-23T23:37:32","slug":"popoalii-out-benji-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldfantasyrugby.com\/wp\/2014\/02\/08\/popoalii-out-benji-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Popoali’i out , Benji in …."},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"huttvalley\"<\/a>The HUTT VALLEY HAWKS<\/strong> have been forced to make late change to their WFR XX Squad with news this week that Buxton Popoali’i had to withdraw on health issues the Hawks entered the Draft to select a player that seems to have fallen through the Cracks and signed Rookie Benji Marshall on a 2 Season contract.<\/p>\n

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Hawks wing Buxton Popoali’i has withdrawn from WFR XX to focus on recovering from surgery planned for later this February.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old, who made his debut on the wing\u00a0 in 2012.<\/p>\n

“Buxton has a long-standing heart condition. Recent routine tests have determined he needs further surgery, which he will undergo this month. Buxton will take a break from all rugby this year to focus on his recovery,” said the Hawks General Manager in a statement.<\/p>\n

“While we, and Buxton himself, are devastated at this news, it is clear that he needs to focus entirely on his own health and well-being. Buxton is currently feeling and doing well and our medical staff are managing his care. Buxton is a very popular member of the Hawks and we support him through what is a very difficult time.”<\/p>\n

Meanwhile news that Benji Marshall has been signed brings a few interesting things to mind …\u00a0 “Is he any good” was one of the first things heard from the fans on Social Media.<\/p>\n

Well the Hawks management have said that veteran Oreni Ai’i will take Benji under his wing and guide him through his first season.<\/p>\n

At this stage the Hawks have recruited Benji as a First Five \/ Fullback but they have said they will see how he progresses through the season.<\/p>\n

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