Brumbies and Wallabies player Christian Lealiifano diagnosed with LeukaemiaGETTY IMAGESWallabies and ACT Brumbies rugby star Christian Lealiifano has been diagnosed with leukaemia following a brief illness. "I know that everyone involved in our game will rally behind Christian and his Wallabies and Brumbies team-mates through this difficult time." "Everyone knows that Christian is an amazing young man, an important member of this team and of the Canberra community. Lealiifano was a well respected member of the Brumbies and was an ambassador for the Domestic Violence Crisis Service in Australia. ARU chief executive Bill Pulver said Lealiifano was an "outstanding young man" and they would do whatever they could to support him and his family.

Source: Stuff August 06, 2016 01:09 UTC