Mose Masoe “humbled” for support following career-ending spinal injury

Drew Darbyshire 21 Jan 2020 8:57 AM

Hull KR prop Mose Masoe says he is going to attack his recovery from his career-ending spinal injury with a “big smile on his face”.

The 30-year-old was stretchered off the field in the opening minutes of a pre-season game against Wakefield on January 12.

Robins head coach Tony Smith has since confirmed that the Samoa international will not play again, and that it would be a success if he could walk.

In an instagram post sent by his wife Carissa, Masoe said: “Week one done – I would be lying if I said it wasn’t tough, but I’m truly humbled and grateful for all the support from the Hull KR family from the supporters, club staff and my brothers as well as the rugby league community around the world as a whole.

“I can’t begin to express my love and gratitude to everyone that has been helping me and my family at such a hard time we truly are surrounded by amazing people and family.

“Everyone has their own battles that they are fighting themselves and this has become my new battle for now. It’s going to be a long road ahead for me and my little family but it makes it easier for us knowing that we are so blessed with all of your support and well wishes.

“The way I’m going to attack this is with a positive attitude and a big smile on my face. Business as usual.”

View this post on Instagram

Hi guys, Carissa here, Mose has asked me to post this for him as he wanted to say in his own words a huge thank you to everyone for their love and support. WEEK 1 DONE ✅ I would be lying if I said it wasn't tough but I'm truly humbled and grateful for all the support from the @hullkingstonroversofficial family from the supporters, club staff and my bros as well as the Rugby League Community around the world as a whole. I can't begin to express my love and gratitude to everyone that has been helping me and my family at such a hard time we truly are surrounded by amazing people/family. Everyone has their own battles that they are fighting themselves and this has become my new battle for now. It's going to be a long road ahead for me and my little family but it makes it easier for us knowing that we are so blessed with all of your support and well wishes. The way I'm going to attack this is with a positive attitude and a big smile on my face. Business as usual. Thank you all again, Mose

A post shared by Mose Masoe (@mosemasoe) on Jan 20, 2020 at 8:03am PST

A fundraising page set up by Hull KR to support Masoe and his family during this difficult time has received more than £32,000. To donate, click here.