Facts
The International Rugby Board (IRB) alleges Gary James Hewitt (the player) for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. On 25 September 2004 following the semi-final of the Top 10 cup competition of the Confederation Africaine de Rugby (“CAR”) between Namibia and Zimbabwe in Windhoek, the Player provided a urine sample as part of the doping control procedures for the match. After analysis, the sample was found to contain salbutamol in a concentration exceeding 100ng/ml.
History
Gary Hewitt (the “Player”), a member of the Zimbabwe national men’s rugby team, suffers from “severe” asthma, the effects of which are relieved by regular salbutamol (ventolin) inhalations.
Decision
A three month period of ineligibility commencing on 15 November 2004 (when the provisional suspension took effect) and continuing until and including 14 February 2005. The Player should also be aware that there would likely be severe consequences for him in the event of any further anti-doping rule violation.
