The 27-year-old is being treated at St Mary's Hospital in London, having been stretchered off during the 62-5 defeat at Saracens last Saturday.

He had surgery on Monday evening to relieve pressure on his spinal cord.

Warriors have set up an email address so well-wishers can post messages of support for the forward.

The email address is fats@warriors.co.uk.

Worcester say Fatialofa and his wife Tatiana have been "overwhelmed" by messages of concern from around the world.

The New Zealander is in his second season at Sixways following his arrival from Super Rugby side Hurricanes in the summer of 2018.