Facts
The International Rugby Board (IRB) alleges Evile Telea (player) for violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. Following his evidence given in the previous cases of Salanoa and Moala the IRB alleges the Player has committed five anti-doping rule violations, namely:
1. Use of a Prohibited Substance (Salbutamol – administered by oral means) on or about May 2008 without a valid TUE as required by 2008 IRB Regulation 21.5, contrary to IRB Regulation 21.2.2;
2. Possession of a Prohibited Substance (oral Salbutamol) on or about 10 May 2008 in contravention of IRB 2008 Regulation 21.2.6(a);
3. Trafficking of a Prohibited Substance (oral Salbutamol) to a Player (Salanoa) on or about 10 May 2008 in contravention of IRB 2008 Regulation 21.2.7;
4. Possession of a Prohibited Substance (oral Salbutamol) on or about 22 May 2008 in contravention of IRB 2008 Regulation 21.2.6(a); and/or
5. Trafficking of a Prohibited Substance (oral Salbutamol) to a Player (Moala) on or about 22 May 2008 in contravention of IRB 2008 Regulation 21.2.7.
Decision
The sanction which is imposed for the Player’s anti-doping rule violations is a total period of four (4) years ineligibility commencing from 8th January 2009 (the date upon which the Player’s provisional suspension commenced) and concluding (but not inclusive of) 8th January 2013.
Costs
Written submissions should be submitted on time.
