In November 2016 the South African Institute for Drugfree Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the rugby player Raydall Walters after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances Hydrochlorothiazide and Sibutramine. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the SAIDS Doping Hearing Panel.
The Athlete admitted the violation and acknowledged that he acted recklessly when he used a supplement from one of his team mates. He knew he took a risk but nevertheless he used the supplement and disregarded the risk that his conduct might result in an anti-doping rule violation.
Therefore the Doping Hearing Panel decides on 15 March 2017 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 24 November 2016.
