WELLINGTON (Reuters) - All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been cleared of doping and a provisional suspension lifted, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said on Thursday. Tuipulotu was sent home from the All Blacks' end of season tour last November after testing positive for an unspecified banned substance. "The test result is negative and, as a result, Patrick's provisional suspension has been lifted with immediate effect," NZR said in the statement. Tuipulotu, who said on Sunday he had been 'shocked' by the positive doping result was pleased to have been cleared. Tuipulotu had not reported to his Super Rugby side Auckland Blues for pre-season training due to the provisional ban.

Source: The Star February 09, 2017 03:41 UTC