The Titans have thrown their support behind one of the club’s rising stars after the young gun was hospitalised after a trial match over the weekend.
Joseph Pouniu was captaining the Gold Coast’s under 17s team in a game against the Broncos in Burleigh when he collided with the goalposts.
According to MyGC, Pouniu suffered a serious neck injury and was rushed to a Brisbane hospital.
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The young star is in a serious but stable condition according to a Titans club statement.
Titans chief executive Steve Mitchell spoke highly of Pouniu and threw his support behind the team’s captain.
“Joseph is a terrific young man and leader and is a big part of our Future Titans program,” Mitchell said in a club statement.
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“The club and the wider rugby league community will support Joseph and his family through this time.
“We will also make sure the rest of our Future Titans playing squad have the support they need.
“In respect to Joseph and his family, given the road that’s ahead for them, we offer our ongoing support and respect their privacy at this time.”
