New Zealand's Coles cleared of concussion but won't play Lions


  • Rugby
  • Saturday, 24 Jun 2017

Rugby Union - New Zealand Press Conference - Swansea RFC, Wales - 15/10/15 New Zealand's Dane Coles during the press conference Action Images via Reuters / Peter Cziborra Livepic

AUCKLAND (Reuters) - All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has resumed training and is almost clear of concussion symptoms but will not play against the British and Irish Lions, coach Steve Hansen said on Saturday.

The All Blacks and Lions meet in the first of three tests at Eden Park later on Saturday.

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