Fund for injured rugby player Billy Woof tops £25k
Woof, now playing for Birkenhead Park, suffered a dislocated knee playing against Penrith last month, and after complications the lower half of his leg had to be amputated.
The rugby world has rallied round to help with financial as well as moral support.
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Hide AdArgentinian captain Juan Fernando Lobbe took to twitter to send a personal video message of support.
The Pumas skipper sent his “positive energy and good vibes”.
Woof left Preston to join Birkenhead Park in February, but still has plenty of friends at the Lightoot Green club.
His former club has also declared that he will always be part of the Preston Grasshoppers family.
Hoppers’ official Ken Moore added: “Billy was very popular at the club and the news is very sad and has come as a shock.”