All Black lock test positive in drug test

12 Test All Black Patrick Tuipulotu has produced a positive drug test from New Zealand's November tests. 

NZR and NZRPA released a joint statement that said Tuipulotu was shocked by the result and "working hard to identify the source of the specified substance"

Tuipulotu returned home early, ahead of New Zealand's fixture with France and due to "personal reasons."

Tuipulotu was permitted to participate in Blues pre-season due to WADA regulations, but World Rugby have suspended him and have not specified for how long.

Tuipulotu is signed with NZR until the end of 2019 and his a player who has been tipped showing genuine promise.