Facts
The French Rugby Federation (Fédération Française de Rugby, FFR) charges respondent M66 or a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on March 6, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive on a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent didn't provide any information about how the prohibited substance had entered his body.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFR.
2. The period of ineligibility should be reduced by the period already served by the decision (three months period of ineligibility) of June 9, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFR.
3. The decision, dated June 9, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFR should be modified.
4. The decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.