Michael Lynagh is in a “stabilised condition” after suffering a stroke and has been able to walk and speak.
The former Australia and Saracens fly-half is undergoing tests in the Royal Brisbane Hospital to discover the cause of the illness, according to a statement from the Queensland Rugby Union.
Lynagh was admitted to hospital after complaining of blurred vision and headaches following a long-haul flight from London, where he now lives, to Brisbane.
“Michael Lynagh was hospitalised in Brisbane on Monday night after suffering a stroke,” the QRU statement read.
“The Lynagh family have requested their privacy be respected at this time.”
Tim Horan, a team-mate of Lynagh’s when they won the World Cup in 1991, tweeted: “Michael Lynagh undergoing MRI this morning. Up and walking.”
Former Wallabies captain Andrew Slack revealed that the 48‑year-old was also able to talk and that the doctors were looking at the possibility that Lynagh had suffered a DVT-related blood clot.
“They aren’t exactly certain what it is,” said Slack. “There is obviously some artery block somewhere. Whether that is because he has just come from the UK, it’s a long-haul flight and it is a DVT thing they’re not 100 per cent sure, so they’re monitoring him.”
