Rugby world rallies around Christian Lealiifano

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Monday, 08 August 2016 at 08:56

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Numerous big names from across the world of rugby have sent their love a prayers to Christian Lealiifano after the Wallaby was diagnosed with Leukaemia.

The 28-year-old’s club, the Brumbies, announced the news of his diagnosis on Saturday.

David Pocock

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I know he'll be strong through this and Brumbies family will be supporting him and his family however we can.

2:03 AM · Aug 6, 2016

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All Blacks

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The thoughts of the @AllBlacks are with Christian Lealiifano after being diagnosed with Leukaemia. Kia Kaha.

3:14 AM · Aug 6, 2016

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Sending all my best wishes over to Australia to @CLealiifano Stay strong and get well soon mate 👊🏼

1:59 AM · Aug 6, 2016

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Israel Folau

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Love you my brother..😢 @CLealiifano

5:27 AM · Aug 6, 2016

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Matt Giteau 🇦🇺

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Devastated of the news of my uce @CLealiifano .. Know that everyone is here for u, praying for u & will support u through this #FCancer 😡😢

2:13 AM · Aug 6, 2016

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England Rugby

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Best wishes from all the #RugbyFamily to Australia's Christian Lealiifano who has been diagnosed with leukaemia.

10:33 AM · Aug 6, 2016

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Sky Sports Rugby Union

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Our thoughts are with Christian Lealiifano, who has been diagnosed with leukaemia. skysports.tv/HGBGeb

10:18 AM · Aug 6, 2016

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Simon Zebo

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Very sad news about @CLealiifano ..don't know the guy but wish you all the best,in our 🙏🏾 #staystrong #rugbyfamily

8:45 AM · Aug 6, 2016

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Jamie Roberts

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Thoughts are with you fella @CLealiifano

5:26 AM · Aug 6, 2016

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Rugby world rallies around Christian Lealiifano

byRugby Rucker

Numerous big names from across the world of rugby have sent their love a prayers to Christian Lealiifano after the Wallaby was diagnosed with Leukaemia.

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