Andrew Fifita’s wife and family must have been in distress after being rushed to the hospital. Andrew suffered a throat injury he sustained during his game with the Newcastle Knights.
After colliding with Kurt Mann’s shoulder, Andrew was previously injured and was taken off the game for some time to check for a concussion.
Fifita is a professional rugby player who has represented Tonga and Australia at the international level. Best known for his tackle breaks, strong fend, and step, Fifita became the winning team, Cronulla, that won the premiership title in the 2016 season.
Andrew Fifita Wife Nikkita Fifita
Andrew Fifita is happily married to his wife, Nikkita Fifita.
The couple tied their knots on October 13, 2013, and have been together for over seven years. They even have three children together, a daughter named Lyla Jade and two sons Latu Jay and Laynz.
The NRL player is often away for his game practice, and his wife looks after their children singlehandedly, which is why he considers her the rock of their family. Andrew is a family man who loves to spend time with his wife and kids when he is not preparing for the game.
The 2020 pandemic was difficult for the rugby player because he has to self isolate himself and maintain a bubble to avoid contracting the virus.
His wife and kids were forced to live away from him temporarily as a precaution after Nikkita attended the Black Lives Matter protest.
Andrew Fifita Net Worth
Andrew Fifita has an estimated net worth of approximately around $3.3 million.
He has had a wonderful career as a prop for Cronulla Sutherland Sharks in the NRL, and he has earned the majority of his net worth from that.
The NRL player has received success in his decade-long career, including a winning try in the 2016 NRL Grand Final. He even became the co-winner of the Cronulla-Sutherland sharks Player of the year award trophy at the club’s annual season awards night.
Andrew Fifita Injury: What Happened To Him?
The NRL star Andrew Fifita was reportedly taken to Royal Brisbane hospital after he had difficulty swallowing.
He had previously taken a blow to his throat during the second half of the game against Newcastle Knights. The Knights defeated the Sharks’ with a 16-14 loss at the game on August 15 at Redcliffe Club.
Nearly 20 minutes after the game ended, Fifita was experiencing difficulty and then rushed to the hospital after being checked by the paramedics.
He is said to be stable but in critical condition and would be further looked at by a specialist to determine the depth of the damage in his larynx. He was then placed into a medically induced coma and will have to go through surgeries to heal his injuries.