Community rallies around Lealiifano

Messages of support have flowed in from across the globe after news of Christian Lealiifano's leukaemia diagnosis.

Lealiifano is currently in hospital after investigations uncovered the disease in recent days.

NEWS: It is with great sadness that we inform fans that Christian Lealiifano has been diagnosed with Leukaemia. pic.twitter.com/pkr9Fuf2Dk

— Brumbies (@BrumbiesRugby) August 6, 2016

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

— Matt Giteau (@giteau_rugby) August 6, 2016

Really tough 24 hours trying to come to terms with news about Christian. One of the most respected and loved players I've played alongside.

— David Pocock (@pocockdavid) August 6, 2016

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

— David Pocock (@pocockdavid) August 6, 2016

Thoughts and prayers to one of the most respected and loved players in the #wallabies family, @CLealiifano. pic.twitter.com/sU8PstIovf

— Qantas Wallabies (@qantaswallabies) August 6, 2016

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

Kia Kaha. pic.twitter.com/7MCLV0l2n1

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) August 6, 2016

Thoughts and prayers from my family to you @CLealiifano and your family! @AussieDiamonds @qantaswallabies @BrumbiesRugby

— Lisa Alexander (@CoachLisaA) August 6, 2016

Thoughts are with @BrumbiesRugby star Christian Lealiifano who has been diagnosed with Leukaemia. I wish he and his family all the best

— Greg Clark (@greg_clarkie) August 6, 2016

Just finished marching in Opening Ceremony & received the news on @CLealiifano. My night doesn't feel so special anymore. Get well Bruz...

— Andy Friend (@andyfriend2011) August 6, 2016

 

Thoughts and prayers are with you taciqu! Much love naita @christianlealiifano 🙏🏽🙌🏽 . . . 📸: Stefan Postles

A photo posted by HenrySpeight (@henry_speight) on Aug 5, 2016 at 6:12pm PDT

 

Still struggling to wrap my ahead around the news. With you uso all the way. Keep fighting the good fight. Much love, prayers and thoughts to you and the family!! #USO #family ❤

A photo posted by Scott Sio (@scottysio) on Aug 5, 2016 at 7:42pm PDT

Devastating to hear the news about @CLealiifano. Stay strong brother, everyone is behind you. #FCancer #Bruzzy

— James Horwill (@JHorwill) August 6, 2016

Our thoughts are with @CLealiifano & his family during this tough time. Best wishes from the Highlanders & the extended super rugby family

— The Highlanders (@Highlanders) August 6, 2016

Myself and your teammates in Japan at Suntory are behind you and thinking of you Christian! Stay strong brother! @CLealiifano 💛

— Hendrix Tui (@Hendrix2E) August 6, 2016

Sad to hear the news brother @CLealiifano I hope you get better soon 🙏🏽

— Lopeti Timani (@LTimani) August 6, 2016

Sad news about @CLealiifano thoughts and prayers to you brother. Stay strong and fight through it.
Much love brother!!

— Saia & Ant Fainga'a (@FaingaaTwins) August 6, 2016

Bloody sad news about @CLealiifano thoughts and prayers mate. Be strong and fight through it. Family and friends will get you through this.

— Tim Horan (@TimHoran12) August 6, 2016

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

— Danny Care (@dannycare) August 6, 2016

@CLealiifano you have all the rugby community & @LeukaemiaAus to support you mate. My thoughts & prayers are with you and the family.

— James Hanson (@ChibbaHanson) August 6, 2016

@CLealiifano 🙏 with u uce

— Liam Messam (@LiamMessam) August 6, 2016

🙏🏽 #MyUso @CLealiifano pic.twitter.com/nbE3a5KcLB

— Ben Tapuai (@benntaps) August 6, 2016

Thinking of @CLealiifano right now. From one athlete to another, it truly does put things into perspective. Stay strong. 🙏🏼

— Abby Bishop (@Abby_Knight10) August 6, 2016