Rugby: Waikato starts Leali'ifano

Brumbies playmaker Christian Leali'ifano will make his Waikato rugby debut at fullback in a pre-season match against Auckland in Hamilton tomorrow.

Waikato coach Chris Gibbes yesterday named Auckland-born Leali'ifano in the No15 jersey, with Trent Renata at first five-eighths.

The 22-year-old was signed in May for a one-off campaign with Waikato in the ITM Cup which kicks off on July 29.