US EditionDecline in South African Drug-Testing Casts Cloud over World Cup Wins
Testing by South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport dropped from 785 to 127 between 2015 and 2024 after suspension of Africa's only WADA-accredited lab, raising costs.
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According to an article in the British daily The Telegraph, the number of anti-doping controls in rugby has fallen sharply in South Africa, in contrast to the number of positive controlled players.
Major doping allegation against Springboks
In a bombshell ‘exclusive’ published by renowned UK publication The Telegraph on Monday, it is alleged that South African rugby – and by association the Springboks – have the “highest number of convicted dopers in rugby, yet a sixfold decrease in testing coincided with the 2019 and 2023 (World Cup) triumphs”. Referencing relatively recent ‘doping’ cases linked to Springboks such as Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Elton Jantjies, Sbu Nkosi and Aphiwe Dyant…
The Springboks’ Golden Era Has Been Over-Shadowed By Drug Testing Collapse, According To Bombshell Exclusive By The Telegraph
[Image: Flickr] In what can only be described as a proper bombshell exclusive by The Telegraph, it’s been revealed that drug testing in South African rugby has nosedived more than sixfold over the past decade, all while the South Africa national rugby union team cemented itself as the undisputed kings of Test rugby. Let that sink in. According to figures published by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the South African Institute for Drug-Free …
Two-time world champion and world leader in the IRB rankings, South Africa has been in control of the world rugby for several years. But this domination is increasingly questioning and some are more hesitant to see the shadow of doping. Telegraph's revelations are likely to increase suspicion. According to a survey by the British daily, in recent years the number of anti-doping tests carried out on South African players has fallen drastically.
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