Flyhalf Aaron Cruden, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2008, was one of four uncapped players named by New Zealand in a 26-man squad for … Tragedy struck at the age of 18 when Aaron was diagnosed with testicular cancer, an operation was carried out and one of his testicles had to be removed to avoid the cancer spreading. Aaron Cruden destined for greatness after battling cancer Young Kiwi flyhalf Aaron Cruden is a huge talent with an inspirational story. He's a cancer survivor. In 2008, at just 19 years of age, Cruden was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Teenage sensation Aaron Cruden is facing up to his greatest battle with the same courage he has adopted during his fledgling rugby career. Aaron might not have had the chance to play rugby at all if the testicular cancer he was diagnosed with in 2008 hadn’t been treated so swiftly and effectively. Cruden turned 25 this week, and celebrated with a white wedding under a blue sky. “It’s important for young men and their families to understand this disease. 3. Diagnosed at 19, ex All Black first five and testicular cancer ambassador, Aaron Cruden, knows first-hand the effects Testicular Cancer can have on young men and their loved ones. Cruden overcame testicular cancer as a teenager to represent his country and Waikato. King, a sports teacher, supported him through a recovery that culminated in his starring role in New Zealand's Rugby World Cup victory. A year later Cruden was diagnosed with aggressive testicular cancer. The Manawatu player was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer last year, but has since come back to lead his country’s … The Manawatu player was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer last year, but has since come back to lead his countrys … Aaron Cruden and his wife, sports teacher Grace King, tied the knot in a fairytale ceremony in 2014.The couple met when they were just 18 years old and have been going strong ever since, with Grace supporting Aaron through his battle with testicular cancer in 2008. AARON Cruden will not take the All Black No 10 jersey for granted when he makes his run-on Test debut against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday night. Aaron says defending the title, in England in 2015, which he hopes he will have the chance to do, will be different because the All Blacks won’t be playing before a home crowd. Aaron Cruden destined for greatness after battling cancer Young Kiwi flyhalf Aaron Cruden is a huge talent with an inspirational story. The Manawatu couple met when they were 18.