New Zealand and Worcester Warriors lock Michael Fatialofa has started walking unaided as he continues his recovery from a spinal injury which required surgery.

We all need a ‘feel-good’ story right now !

10 weeks ago @michaelfats was facing a very uncertain future, paralysed from the neck down following a rugby accident.

This is him today (credit @tatianafats Instagram) pic.twitter.com/PVkyAQiCVu

— Kate (@k_iddon) March 20, 2020

Fatialofa suffered a neck injury during the Warriors’ 62-5 loss to Saracens in the English Premiership in January. He was transported to hospital, where he was later diagnosed with a spinal contusion, a serious condition which causes compression on the spine.

The 27-year-old underwent successful surgery to relieve the pressure caused by bruising and swelling. After three weeks in the ICU, he was moved to Stoke Mandeville’s world-renowned spinal injury unit.

His wife, Tatiana, posted the video on Instagram of him walking without any aid during his rehabilitation process.