Brumbies call on cancer survivor Christian Lealiifano for Super Rugby showdown with Hurricanes
CANCER survivor Christian Lealiifano will make a remarkable return for the Brumbies in Friday’s Super Rugby quarter-final against the Hurricanes.
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CANCER survivor Christian Lealiifano will make a remarkable return for the Brumbies in Friday’s Super Rugby quarter-final against the Hurricanes.
Lealiifano has been named on the bench, less than a year after being diagnosed with leukaemia.
His fellow co-captain Sam Carter will also return to the line up with coach Stephen Larkham bringing back a host of stars who were rested in last week’s loss to the Chiefs.
Originally published as Brumbies call on cancer survivor Christian Lealiifano for Super Rugby showdown with Hurricanes
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