Balmain rugby league legend Ben Elias has reportedly been hospitalised in Sydney after being diagnosed with a serious heart condition.
According to Fairfax Media, Elias was admitted on Friday to Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick.
It's understood an abnormality in his heart was found after the former Tigers hooker and his father underwent routine health checks.
The 51-year-old will remain under supervision indefinitely while further tests are performed, but the early indications are he could require surgery.
Close friends and relatives visited over the weekend.
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Elias played 14 Tests for Australia and 22 State of Origin matches for NSW.
