All Blacks lock Tuipulotu returns for Blues after doping scare

  • Rugby

  • Wednesday, 01 Mar 2017

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu is set to return to Super Rugby after an off-season blighted by a doping scare.

Tuipulotu missed the Auckland Blues' season-opening win over the Melbourne Rebels last week but has been named in the reserves by coach Tana Umaga for Friday's tough away clash against the Waikato Chiefs in Hamilton.

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