Former Samoa hooker Masada Iosefa passes away, aged 32
Former Samoa international Masada Iosefa has passed away following a quad-bike accident.
Iosefa suffered fatal injuries in the accident near Darwin on Monday night, the day before his 33rd birthday.
The Samoa-born hooker made his NRL debut for Penrith Panthers in 2008 and played 43 games for the club before joining Wests Tigers in 2012.
Iosefa made a further 14 NRL appearances at the Tigers and represented his native Samoa in four tests between 2009-13.
The Samoan went on to play for the Central Queensland Capras and Rockhampton Brothers Rugby Club.
Ia manuia lau malaga Masada Iosefa. Fly high uso 💙 pic.twitter.com/0Xj33Gaoks
— Toa Samoa (@RLSamoa) January 26, 2021
Our sincere thoughts are with Masada's family and friends.#Vale pic.twitter.com/SzbgWpDoPy
— Penrith Panthers (@PenrithPanthers) January 26, 2021
Wests Tigers are deeply saddened by the passing of former player Masada Iosefa.
The thoughts of all at the club are with Masada’s family, friends and former teammates at this time.#WT153
— Wests Tigers (@WestsTigers) January 26, 2021