PARIS, Jan 28 (Reuters) - France ‌international tighthead prop Uini Atonio has suffered a ‌cardiac incident and has been forced to call ‌time on his playing career, his club La Rochelle said on Wednesday, adding the player remains in hospital.

"Uini Atonio was admitted to ‍La Rochelle hospital yesterday following suspected heart ‍problems," the Top 14 ‌side said in a statement. "Medical tests confirmed a cardiac ‍incident. His ​condition is now stable and he remains under observation in intensive care."