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.
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) August 6, 2016
Kia Kaha. pic.twitter.com/7MCLV0l2n1
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
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.
— Saia & Ant Fainga'a (@FaingaaTwins) August 6, 2016
Much love brother!!
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
