Brumbies player Tuaina Tualima has been diagnosed with dengue fever after their Super Rugby Pacific match in Fiji last month

In a statement - the Canberra-based side have confirmed the Auckland-born utility forward has picked up the disease after their round one clash against the Drua in Suva.

The Brumbies say Tualima - who played for Auckland in last year's NPC - is ill and receiving medical input from the team doctor and an infectious disease specialist.