Medical tests needed

Press, 4 June 1984, Page 24

Medical tests needed

PA Auckland The centre, Steven Pokere, must pass a medical examination before being declared fit to play in the first test, Bryce Rope, the convener of the All black selection panel, said last evening. Rope said, however, that he had been assured Pokere, who did not play club rugby on Saturday and is unavailable for Auckland’s match against the French club team, La Rochelle, today,

would be fit for the test. The prop, Brian McGrattan, who did not play for Wellington, would also have to pass a fitness test before taking his place among the All Black reserves. “We have taken the precaution of asking the New Zealand union to obtain a medical report on McGrattan’s condition early in the week. “The same applies to

Pokere. We have been told he will be cleared to play, but in the meantime are awaiting the decision of the Auckland union’s medical advisers. “The decision is expected on Friday. “At this stage we have no reason to believe that Pokere or McGrattan will be unavailable,” said Mr Rope, “but we have both positions covered if we are forced into making a change.”