Fijian rugby star dies aged 30 after accident involving train and car

Shocking news

The Castres winger represented Fiji 7s in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Top 14 side, Toulouse, paid tribute to him on X: “Toulouse were shocked to learn of the death of Josaia Raisuqe this morning in a road accident.

“The entire club wishes to express its support and sincere condolences to his family, loved ones and his club, Castres Olympique.”

The 30-year-old previously played for Stade Francais in the Top 14 and Nevers in Pro D2.

Castres, who are currently fifth in the Top 14, have yet to release a statement.

As per information from local French paper La Dépêche, the incident occurred close to the training centre in Lévézou, although the circumstances around the collision are yet to be fully determined.

The report says the car was dragged 200m along the tracks by the train and that Raisuqe died instantly on impact.

The article also says that multiple players of Castres made their way down to the site of the accident after learning the news.

The regional train which collided with the player's car was carrying 21 passengers, a guard and a driver, all shocked, but not hurt.

Castres Olympique have since changed their profile picture on social media to have a black background in a display of mourning for the player.

Raisuqe played for multiple teams in France, including Stade Français, Nevers and Castres.

He was let go in 2017 from Stade Français for gross misconduct.

He would then join Nevers in 2017, before joining Top 14 team Castres in 2021.