He then played for Wests Tigers in 2012-13, often filling in for star hooker Robbie Farah. Iosefa also played two tests for Samoa, was a member of the New Zealand World Cup squad and represented the Junior Kiwis.
Masada Iosefa tackles New Zealand s Lance Hohaia during a 2013 test match.
Shaun Johnson has been working hard in rehab after rupturing an Achilles tendon.
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Former Panthers winger Malakai Watene-Zelezniak has been forced into immediate retirement after suffering acute kidney failure late last year.
Watene-Zelezniak, 29, spent four days in hospital before Christmas after having joined his brother Dallin at the Bulldogs on a train and trial opportunity under new coach Trent Barrett.
The St Clair junior returned to training following the hospital stint but further complications steered him towards hanging up the boots.
In an Instagram post released on Thursday, Watene-Zelezniak spoke of the decision. I got to fulfil a lifelong dream of mine to play in the NRL and to do it with my little bro @dallinzelezniak will always be something special, the post read.
Footy star announces shock retirement after health scare Bulldogs winger Malakai Watene-Zelezniak has announced his shock retirement from rugby league, following a recent health scare.
Rugby League by Mark St John 22nd Jan 2021 7:08 AM Bulldogs winger Malakai Watene-Zelezniak has announced his shock retirement from rugby league, following a recent health scare. The former Panthers and Tigers player moved from Penrith to the Bulldogs in the hope of gaining a contract with his brother Dallin s club. But a tragic diagnosis of kidney failure in the lead-up to Christmas has ended his career. Watene-Zelezniak took to Instagram on Thursday evening to make his announcement and thanked his family and teammates for their support.
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