“He’s not just a teammate, he’s a friend and has been for many years – a dad too, to beautiful children. I just want to say thank you for all the support from everyone. As a captain, I have seen all the messages and support that Mic has.
“It’s one of those life-is-bigger-than-football things. The main thing is that Mic is safe and well and here to tell the story. He’s a warrior and a fighter, he always has been in his career and I know he’ll come back stronger for it.”