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Dream not over for Lealiifano as Larkham eyes five-eighth options
Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says Christian Lealiifano's recovery is ongoing as he looks at potential options at fly-half for the upcoming Super Rugby season.
A new-look front row could be the difference for the Waratahs in 2017 with Sekope Kepu and Damien Fitzpatrick returning from stints with Bordeaux and Lyon.
Argentine rugby player Bruno Andres Doglioli has been banned for three years after tackling female referee Maria Beatrice Benvenuti during an Italian league match between Vicenza and Valsugana.
Now Chris Latham has confirmed his return to professional rugby at the Brisbane Tens, a number of his ex-Super Rugby rivals may also be in the mix to play at Suncorp Stadium.
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Leaving Australia will ensure Barba escapes the spotlight that would follow his every move in Sydney while awaiting a clearance to train with the Sharks.
It's not the first time Barba has been sounded out about a switch to union. The former Bulldogs and Broncos custodian was approached about the prospect of playing rugby sevens as powerbrokers were looking to assemble a team for the Rio Olympics.
Barba knocked back the approach to take up a deal with the Sharks, where he rediscovered some of his best form before his latest career setback.
The 27 year old had spent time at a Thai rehab clinic following his drugs drama in a bid to overcome his personal problems.
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