La Rochelle star and French international Uini Atonio suffers heart attack

The La Rochelle and France prop is recovering in hospital after a cardiac event that has ended his decorated career

BLOW: French international Uini Atonio has suffered a heart attack and is forced into retirement. Pic: Dan Sheridan, Inpho

RONAN O'Gara's La Rochelle has confirmed that French prop Uini Atonio has suffered a heart attack and is recovering Wednesday in a local hospital. 

La Rochelle stated that the 35-year-old's conditition is stable and he remains, under supervision, in intensive care.