Ulster sign cancer survivor Lealiifano on five-month deal


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 21 Aug 2017

FILE PHOTO: Christian Lealiifano of Australia lines up a kick at goal Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Graham Stuart

(Reuters) - Ulster have signed Australian fly-half Christian Lealiifano from ACT Brumbies on a five-month loan deal as he continues his comeback from leukaemia, the PRO14 side announced on Monday.

The 29-year-old's contract with the Irish club will run until the end of the European Champions Cup pool stages in January. He will then return to Brumbies for the start of the 2018 Super Rugby campaign.

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