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Lealiifano named Brumbies captain while fighting leukaemia

Started by Brycy3 REPLIES156 VIEWS· 01 Feb 2017, 07:18
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BrycyPro4,671 posts
01 Feb 2017, 07:18
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01 Feb 2017, 07:18#1
.. Nice gesture by the Aussies...Lealiifano underwent a bone marrow transplant late last year...he will co captain with Sam Carter although it will be difficult for him to provide an on line presence during the season...
“Christian is a massive part of this organisation – he’s the soul of the team really,” Carter said.

“He comes in towards the end of weeks and he lifts the energy because he’s just got an infectious attitude.”

“He wants to help out with the coaching and on the field. There’s a noticeable lift whenever Christian is here.”

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BrycyPro4,671 posts
01 Feb 2017, 10:41
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01 Feb 2017, 10:41#2

 ...No Cloudy, he is not playing but hopefully he is on the road to recovery...I'm sure he will be providing plenty of inspiration though and will be motivating the team to do well seeing the serious personal battle he is going through...

.. could make the Brumbies all that much harder to beat this year - they won't want to let their captain down I don't think.

...the survival rate for leukaemia is not that all that great unfortunately...

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Arthur JohnPro1,748 posts
01 Feb 2017, 17:10
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01 Feb 2017, 17:10#3
I applaud the gesture from the Brummies.
We pray that he will overcome the health issue and have a long and healthy life.
His health and family are more important than playing rugby. I would rather he be healthy and with his family than entertaining us rugby folk with his rugby skills.

God bless him and heal him.

 
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WardadPro6,663 posts
01 Feb 2017, 23:22
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01 Feb 2017, 23:22#4
 Brycy the survival rate for this insidi ous disease is way better than it used to be .Once upon a time it was a guaranteed death sentence,I hope the young feller makes a full recovery .
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