Facts
The Dutch Rugby Union (Nederlandse Rugby Bond, NRB) charged the player for a violation of the Anti-Doping rules. During an in-competition doping test the player provided samples for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list of 2010.
History
The player had taken so called space cake during a social meeting with friends. This was the cause for the positive test and his friends proved this by testimony.
Decision
- The sanction is a warning and a reprimand.
- The provisional suspension is lifted.