Facts
The UK Anti-Doping Limited (“UKAD”) and William Rees Hole (the “Athlete”) relating to an Anti-Doping Rule Violation. On February 9, 2012, the Athlete was selected to provide a sample during a squad test of Newport RFC. The analysis revealed the presence of clenbuterol which is a prohibited substance on the WADA list 2012. The athlete waived his right to B sample analysis, and asked for a hearing, but later withdrew his request. The Athlete has been provisionally suspended since February 29, 2012.
Decision
1. An Anti-Doping Rule Violation according to Article 2.1 been established;
2. A period of Ineligibility of two years shall be the consequences imposed pursuant to Anti-Doping Rule 10.2;
3. That period of Ineligibility is deemed to have commenced as from 29 February 2012, and will end at midnight on February 28, 2014.
4. The Athlete’s status during this period of Ineligibility shall be as set out in Article 10.10.
