All Blacks' Waisake Naholo Says Traditional Medicine Cured His Broken Leg

Waisake Naholo has attributed his rapid recovery from a broken leg to traditional Fijian medicine.

The New Zealand winger cracked a fibula during his All Black's debut against Argentina last month and was expected to be sidelined for three months, ruling him out of the Rugby World Cup.

However, Naholo returned to Fiji to receive treatment from an uncle who specialises in traditional medicine and claims to have since recovered sufficiently to resume light training.

"Growing up here in the village, this was nothing new. I have seen it happen to people and even rugby players who came here and were healed," Naholo told Maciu Malo of the Fiji Times. The 24-year-old's uncle, Isei Naiova, explained how he healed the injury:

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When I first touched his leg I could feel his bones were damaged. I later applied traditional leaves which were removed after four days and as we took the leaves off, I noticed the injury was gone. ... This healing has been performed by our forefathers and has been passed down from generation to generation. It is a gift from God.

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[Fiji Times; h/t Sky Sports]