In October 2015 the South African Institute for Drugfree Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the rugby player Chase Benito after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance 19-norandrosterone.
After notification the Athlete pleaded guilty to the charge, he filed a statement in his defence and attended the hearing of the SAIDS Anti-Doping Hearing Panel.
Considering the Athlete’s admission and statement in this case the SAIDS Anti-Doping Hearing Panel decides on 19 January 2016 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete.