Australia back Lealiifano's leukaemia in remission


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 19 Feb 2017

File Picture - Australia's Christian Lealiifano takes a penalty against Scotland during their international test match at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, November 23, 2013. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Wallabies back Christian Lealiifano has been told his leukaemia is in remission after he received a bone marrow transplant last year.

The 29-year-old inside centre, who has 19 test caps, was diagnosed with leukaemia last August, a diagnosis which rocked his team mates and prompted a number of them to shave their heads in a show of support.

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