Saturday 3 September 2016 16:39, UK
Veteran Australia back Adam Ashley-Cooper must undergo tests in France after suffering concussion during the Bledisloe Cup Rugby Championship match against New Zealand.
The Bordeaux fullback called time on his international career after the last World Cup, but returned to the squad when Australia coach Michael Cheika recalled him for the Rugby Championship.
Ashley-Cooper played in the 29-9 Championship defeat to the All Blacks where the 32-year-old won his 116th cap, but suffered a head knock and had to be replaced after 17 minutes.
"We saw him this morning (Saturday) when he came to training," Bordeaux-Begles forwards coach Jacques Brunel said. "He's good, we'll give him a checkup next week with a neurologist to see if he can eventually be called on.
"But he seems to be physically and mentally fit to play," added Brunel ahead of Sunday's Top 14 clash against Montpellier.
Ashley-Cooper was one of four Europe-based players called up for Wallabies duty under the 'Giteau Law' but the players involvement had always been subject to ongoing negotiations with his Top 14 club.
Bordeaux president Laurent Marti had expressed his frustration at having to release Ashley-Cooper, who signed with the French club before the introduction of the "Giteau Law" that allowed players with more than 60 Test caps to return to the Wallabies from overseas clubs.
