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LONDON - Riki Flutey remains in doubt for a potential rugby reunion with some of his former teammates as England's former New Zealand Maori representative continues to nurse a hamstring injury suffered during the record 42-6 loss to South Africa last weekend.
Flutey, who met the three-year residential qualification to play for England last month, had been eyeing Sunday's (NZT) test against the All Blacks at Twickenham as a career highlight.
However, 28-year-old, who also represented Wellington and the Hurricanes as a utility back before heading to English club Wasps in 2005 was still receiving treatment for a tight right hamstring.
Flutey limped off half an hour into England's heaviest ever defeat on their home ground.
Meanwhile, Tom Palmer, a former schoolmate of All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in Oamaru, is also in doubt with a right calf injury.
Veteran lock Ben Kay, a member of the 2003 World Cup-winning side, has been brought in as cover.
Prop Andy Sheridan, who suffered a neck injury during the 28-14 loss to Australia on November 15, will also be assessed again tomorrow before manager Martin Johnson confirms his 22-man squad.
The All Blacks also name their team tomorrow morning. Centre appears the only sticking point with Conrad Smith now considered available for selection after resting his long-term groin strain last weekend.
Richard Kahui played in midfield alongside Ma'a Nonu against Wales in Cardiff as the All Blacks closed in on a Grand Slam with a 29-9 victory at the Millennium Stadium.
- NZPA
