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RL:Storm star suffers setback but eyes World Cup return

Melbourne prop Tui Kamikamica is unlikely to return to the NRL this season, with his comeback after a stroke on hold following a health setback.

But the Fiji captain remains hopeful of playing in this year's Rugby League World Cup.

Kamikamica underwent brain and heart surgery in March after he suffered a stroke that left him temporarily unable to speak or move.

The 32-year-old then told AAP he wanted to return within weeks, but Melbourne officials warned it would be months before he would back playing.

Now that comeback is on ice after Kamikamica suffered a regression at training last week.

A Storm official confirmed the medical "setback" to AAP and said the burly forward was "touch-and-go" to play again this season.

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