A FRENCH rugby star is in intensive care in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Uini Atonio, 35, has made 68 caps for Les Bleus and was set to play at the upcoming Six Nations.

FILES-RUGBYU-FRAFrench prop Uini Atonio will be forced to retire after suffering a cardiac arrestCredit: AFP

But he was withdrawn from the squad and is understood to be forced into retirement.

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