Relative and close friend Tony Lafotanoa said he did not see the accident happen, but arrived on the scene about 10 minutes afterwards. Lafotanoa remembered his friend as someone who would do anything for the people he cared about and in the community. "Ronati's background was mainly rugby but his sons were playing for the Te Atatu Roosters - rugby league." "He loved all sports but because his boys were playing league they followed the Warriors," Lafotanoa said. Vodafone Warriors communications manager Richard Becht said the franchise was dealing with the incident privately and he had no further comment.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 29, 2016 17:03 UTC