Piri Weepu is helped by medical staff during his debut for Wairarapa Bush. Photo / Getty Images
Former All Black Piri Weepu's debut for Wairarapa Bush was cut short when he was helped from the field after suffering an apparent asthma attack.
Emergency staff treated Weepu as he lay on the field early in the second half in their Heartland Championship clash against Wanganui.
He was helped
to his feet, treated and then monitored by ambulance staff. He did not return to the field.
Wairarapa Bush Rugby CEO Tony Hargood said he spoke to Weepu after the game.
"I checked in with him and he was feeling ok, he was in good spirits," Hargood said.
