It was January 2024 when the 46-cap South African international was suspended following the positive June 2023 test for Clenbuterol, the banned substance that can help with weight loss and increase muscle mass.
Bulls centre Lionel Mapoe has announced his retirement from rugby and thanked the Bulls for his journey in the blue jersey as he gets ready to lace up and climb into the boxing ring.
The 28-year-old, capped 16 times by the Springboks, underwent a World Rugby doping test in May and his A sample was positive. He chose not to have his B sample tested and did not fight the case.
Rassie Erasmus has fitness concerns over key players but a wealth of options to blood against Wales and Ireland
With several established stars set to be unavailable, opportunity knocks for a newcomer to steer the Springboks.
Elton Jantjies has vowed to return to the rugby field in the future. Last year the Springbok tested positive for Clenbuterol.
The Lions could move to sign Elton Jantjies for a third time after WADA suspended the accreditation of the South African Doping Control Laboratory in Bloemfontein.
South Africa Rugby have responded to the news that Springboks fly-half Elton Jantjies has been banned for four years for a failed drugs test.
La Rochelle winger Dillyn Leyds has opened up on what has given the back-to-back European champions the edge in the last few seasons, citing man management as a crucially important factor.