11.   Osborne played then but was demoted as Umaga proved his fitness for the game against South Africa in Auckland.

12.   Australian captain Steve Waugh will try to prove his fitness in a Sydney grade match for Bankstown in Sydney on the weekend.

13.   BAF selectors left Jackson off the world championship team, saying he would be reinstated only if he could prove his competitive fitness in another race before next Monday.

14.   Britain coach Andy Goodway delayed naming his starting team to give the players time to prove their fitness.

15.   But he has proved his fitness and will be among the midfielders.

16.   But he proved his fitness by making a successful comeback for Leicester against Sale two days ago.

17.   Chairman of selectors Lawrie Sawle released a short statement saying the panel wanted the off-spinner to prove his fitness in a Sheffield Shield match.

18.   First choice Japie Mulder will be given until Friday morning to prove his fitness along with standby player Pieter Muller.

19.   Fitzpatrick is eager to play and Hart will give him until the morning of the match to prove his fitness.

20.   He was unable to meet a deadline imposed on him by the national selectors to prove his fitness, prompting his decision.