Tuesday 21 February 2017 09:54, UK
Wallabies utility back Christian Lealiifano will take a coaching role with the Brumbies in Super Rugby this season as he works towards a return to the rugby field after conquering leukemia.
The 29-year-old Lealifano has gone 100 days since a successful bone marrow transplant and is hopeful of soon playing again at the top level.
In the meantime, he remains co-captain of the Brumbies, who begin their 2017 Super Rugby campaign this weekend and will act as a mentor to the club's younger players.
Coach Stephen Larkham said Lealiifano is back in the gym as his rehabilitation continues and is confident of playing again.
Larkham said: "We'll certainly use him as one of the coaches in the early stages of his rehabilitation back into playing. He's going to take a pretty big hand in the kicking coaching for the short term."
The new Super Rugby season kicks off on February 23 and all nine first-round game are live on Sky Sports, including six fixtures on February 25 when the Brumbies take on the Crusaders.
