Seru Rabeni RIP

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Terrible news, only 37.

Some great memories of 'Rambo' in a Tigers shirt.

RIP, thoughts with family and friends.
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What awful news to wake up to. 37 is no age.

Enjoyed watching him play for Tigers. A wonderful mix of power and flair and a real eye for the try line. He was an important player for us.

Lovely man too. We were members of the same gym for a while and often seemed to end up leaving at the same time late in the evening. Really friendly and warn, I remember him wanting to know where I'd visited in Fiji as I'd not long ago been there.

Sleep well Rambo. I'm sure the club and fans will pay a big tribute on Sunday to a well loved player.
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Just heard - terrible news. A fantastic player - thoughts to his family RIP
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Very sad news to wake up to, only 37 far too young.
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Very sorry to hear this awful news. His poor family. Great memories, a true Tiger.. RIP Seru.
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The world is now a darker place without Seru's big smile to light it up.
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This is seriously bad news. Seru was my daughter's favourite player when he was at Tigers and she was thrilled meeting him after one of the matches. I have some good pictures of that somewhere.

Hope he's stepping them in that great Rugby Ground in the sky and sincere condolences to all his family and friends.

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Very sad news, he was such a great player to watch. Thoughts with his friends and family.

Living in France I don't get to many games these days but I happen to be back in England this weekend and so can go to the game on Sunday. Very glad I will be there and will be able to pay tribute to him along with the rest of the Tigers family.
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Really awful news.
Our thoughts go to his family in this terrible time!

A real gentleman off the field, but a real Tiger on it.

Thankyou Seru, for your contribution to our club, and to Rugby! You played the game with a smile on your face!
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Horrible news to wake up to, I still remember watching him bulldoze a Wasps player down at Vicarage Road.

A true gentleman, I think he was recently involved with raising money and/or resources for people affected by the cyclone in Fiji.

Maybe we can look at getting something sorted in his memory?
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Lovely bloke, real gent and awesome to watch. You get used to death in later life, but this is so sadly early. :smt010
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Such sad news. I recall his running like a rampaging bull from fullback when he had time to pick gaps. I hope between ourselves and the Highlanders a financial package will be organised to look after his young family.
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Really shocking news. A great player and a lovely man. RIP.
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Unbelievably sad - thought and prayers to his family. A top bloke.

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