Facts
The International Rugby Board (IRB) alleges Marcin Wilczuk (the player) for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. On 6 October 2012, after playing for Poland in a Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifying match, the Player underwent in-competition doping control procedures. His sample showed the presence of benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. Subsequent analysis of the “B” sample confirmed this Adverse Analytical Finding.
History
The player asserted that he had not knowingly used any drug, he has know idea how the prohibited substance entered his body. He believes his drink was spiked visiting a bar.
Decision
The sanction imposed for these anti-doping rule violations is a period of Ineligibility of two years, commencing 31 October 2012 (the date upon which the Player was notified of the Adverse Analytical Finding and provisionally suspended) and concluding on (but inclusive of 30 October 2014).
Costs
Written submissions should be provided on time.
