CANBERRA, Australia (AP) " Christian Leali'ifano, who has played 19 tests for Australia and is a co-captain of the ACT Brumbies in Super Rugby, has been diagnosed with leukemia. The Brumbies issued a short statement Saturday saying "it is with great sadness that we inform fans that Christian Leali'ifano has been diagnosed with leukemia," and that he is in hospital for further treatment. Brumbies interim chief executive Phil Thomson said it was too early to comment much further. Everyone knows that Christian is an amazing young man, an important member of this team and of the Canberra community." New Zealand-born Leali'ifano, a 28-year-old inside center or flyhalf, has scored 124 test points.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 06, 2016 01:30 UTC