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The rugby league community has been urged to rally behind former Canberra Raiders hard man Sam Backo as he prepares for a triple bypass and a long recovery after his life was turned upside down.
Backo's wife Chrissy revealed the Raiders legend had been forced to leave his job and would require physiotherapy for up to six months following a "massive heart attack" in Cairns.
The former Australian and Queensland representative prop is scheduled to have surgery in Brisbane this weekend.
The rugby league community has been urged to rally behind former Canberra Raiders hard man Sam Backo as he prepares for a triple bypass and a long recovery after his life was turned upside down.
Backo's wife Chrissy revealed the Raiders legend had been forced to leave his job and would require physiotherapy for up to six months following a "massive heart attack" in Cairns.
The former Australian and Queensland representative prop is scheduled to have surgery in Brisbane this weekend.
The Canberra Raiders will fly into their Manly clash on a wing and a prayer after the double re-signing boost of their two wingers.
Both Jordan Rapana and Albert Hopoate have extended their time in lime green, with Rapana extending his contract for one more year while Hopoate has penned a two-year extension to take him through until the end of 2025.
It's a massive boost for the Green Machine as they look to extend their winning streak to six when they take on the Sera Eagles at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.