Facts
The International Rugby Board (IRB) charges Sebastián Berti (the player) for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. On 22 July 2006, the Player represented his country in a Rugby World Cup Qualifying match against Uruguay in Montevideo (the “Match”). He was selected for an in-competition doping control and provided a urine specimen to a doping control officer. On the Doping Control Form which he completed, the Player declared that he was using Guarana, Creatine and Protein. Analysis of the “A” sample indicated a positive test for the presence of ephedrine measured at 13 micrograms per millilitre in the Player’s urine sample.
History
In writing, he athlete said that since being notified of his positive test, he had discovered that a natural supplement, guarana, which he had used and declared at doping control, contained “Sida Cordifolia”, which, in turn, contained ephedrine.
Decision
A period of six weeks ineligibility, including the period of interim suspension.
Costs
Written submissions should be provided to the Judicial Committee and to the Player
