‘Coughing blood’: Rooster details harrowing lung injury

De La Salle Va’a, a 19-year-old prop for the Sydney Roosters, has overcome significant health challenges, including open lung surgery after a trial game injury, which led to a staph infection and severe weight loss. He made his return in the NSW Cup, coinciding with his brother Xavier’s impressive NRL debut, where he scored just seconds into the game. Both brothers have high aspirations in rugby league, with De La Salle aiming to solidify his place in the first-grade team after his recovery from a life-threatening condition.

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