ACT Brumbies co‑captain Christian Lealiifano has vowed to return to the field after reportedly going into remission, six months after being diagnosed with leukemia and receiving a bone‑marrow transplant.
He says he will spend this season doing some part‑time coaching work with the Brumbies, but wants to add to his 117 Super Rugby caps and 19 Tests.
The Brumbies open their Super Rugby campaign against the Crusaders at 6.35pm Saturday.
The 2017 Super Rugby officially starts on Thursday when the Rebels take on the Blues at 8.45pm.
Source: Radio NZ
