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3 yellow cards in one game. That is how many Richie MacCaw got in his career.

 
Pegging said:
3 yellow cards in one game. That is how many Richie MacCaw got in his career.

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To be fair rugby has changed dramatically since McCaw has last played regarding new rules around safety of players etc... and let's not forget NZL has always been the golden boys, "can do no wrong", of rugby and more so in the McCaw era.
 
Sunday, 24 August 2025
Asenathi Ntlabakanye adverse analytic finding

Media are advised that Springbok prop forward Asenathi Ntlabakanye has provided an “adverse analytical finding” during random testing by the South African Institute for Drug Free Sport (SAIDS). To assist media and public please note the following:
  1. Ntlabakanye disputes that he has committed an anti-doping violation.
  2. The non-performance enhancing substance for which he tested positive was prescribed by a specialist physician early in 2025 for medical reasons and taken with the approval and the supervision of a medical doctor specifically appointed to manage the medical affairs of professional rugby players.
  3. Ntlabakanye was transparent in his declarations, acted in good faith and at all times followed the medical due process as prescribed by the industry. He relied on the relevant professional medical advice and at no time did he seek to obtain an unfair advantage nor did he take any medical substance without prior medical authorisation.
  4. Ntlabakanye will not be considered for the forthcoming tour to New Zealand to allow the player to concentrate on defending the case.
Media should note that neither the player nor coaches will comment or respond to questions on the matter until the SAIDS process has run its course.

Issued by SA Rugby Communications
 
bwana said:
Sunday, 24 August 2025
Asenathi Ntlabakanye adverse analytic finding

Media are advised that Springbok prop forward Asenathi Ntlabakanye has provided an “adverse analytical finding” during random testing by the South African Institute for Drug Free Sport (SAIDS). To assist media and public please note the following:
  1. Ntlabakanye disputes that he has committed an anti-doping violation.
  2. The non-performance enhancing substance for which he tested positive was prescribed by a specialist physician early in 2025 for medical reasons and taken with the approval and the supervision of a medical doctor specifically appointed to manage the medical affairs of professional rugby players.
  3. Ntlabakanye was transparent in his declarations, acted in good faith and at all times followed the medical due process as prescribed by the industry. He relied on the relevant professional medical advice and at no time did he seek to obtain an unfair advantage nor did he take any medical substance without prior medical authorisation.
  4. Ntlabakanye will not be considered for the forthcoming tour to New Zealand to allow the player to concentrate on defending the case.
Media should note that neither the player nor coaches will comment or respond to questions on the matter until the SAIDS process has run its course.

Issued by SA Rugby Communications
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I'm curious what it is?

"The non-performance enhancing substance"

I see social media is already going crazy especially the Irish and New Zealand media outlets to be expected. They always say we are a doping nation but clearly this statement does say it's not a PED so what is it?
 
cavedog said:
I'm curious what it is?

"The non-performance enhancing substance"

I see social media is already going crazy especially the Irish and New Zealand media outlets to be expected. They always say we are a doping nation but clearly this statement does say it's not a PED so what is it?
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Don’t they also test for things like cocaine?
 
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