Blues lock Kurtis Haiu is taking an indefinite break from the game after being diagnosed with a bone tumour in his ribs.

The 26-year-old had been complaining of pain for several months but put it down to the nature of his profession.

However, blood tests and a CT scan have revealed the extent of the problem, and the player will visit a bone tumour specialist next week.

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