Napier Old Boys' Marist senior thirds player John Taitoko, 28, is still in intensive care fighting for his life after collapsing during a rugby match on Saturday.
Mr Taitoko was playing Dannevirke club Aotea at Park Island when he keeled over during the first half.
Referee Hans Seitzinger called the match off and both teams shared the competition points.
The front rower has been in the intensive care unit since arriving at Hawke's Bay Hospital on Saturday.
He was still in a critical condition, a spokesman said today.
