Facts
The French Rugby Federation (Fédération Française de Rugby, FFR) charges respondent M32 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on November 19, 2013, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of terbutaline which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. It is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had used medication contraining terbutaline fifteen days before the doping control. He used it to treat bronchopathic asthma cough with fever. He has a certificate for the medication. However the respondent had used the medication longer then it was subscribed in his prescription which is seen as self medication.
Decision
1. The sanction is a warning as pronounced by the disciplinary committee of the FFR on February 11, 2014.
2. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
