Saracens are to donate £1,000 for every try they score on Saturday to support Worcester’s Michael Fatialofa in his recovery from a serious spinal injury.
Fatialofa was hurt in a Premiership loss to Saracens on 4 January and has moved to a spinal rehabilitation unit after spending a month in hospital.
On Wednesday, he posted a video on Instagram of his progress, taking small steps with the aid of handrails.
Fans at Saracens’ game with Sale will be able to donate around the ground.
The Rugby Players’ Association has launched a crowdfunding page to raise money to help Fatialofa and his family.
The fund for the 27-year-old forward has raised more than £32,000, including donations from Harlequins’ head of rugby Paul Gustard and Saracens players Jamie George, Will Skelton and Duncan Taylor.
For the remainder of Saracens’ home matches this season, £1,000 per try will be divided equally between their charity partner Duchenne UK, the Saracens Sport Foundation and the Saracens High School.
Article courtesy of BBC Sport
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