South African 2019 World Cup winner Sbu Nkosi has been handed a three-year ban by World Rugby after testing positive for an anabolic steroid, according to the Cheetahs, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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A Cheetahs official, who asked not to be named, confirmed to AFP that ‘Sbu had a World Rugby test in May and his A sample was positive. He has been banned for three years.’
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According to News24, Nkosi’s sample revealed traces of an anabolic steroid commonly used by bodybuilders, and South African media reports indicate that his suspension will last until 15 July, 2027.
The 28-year-old winger, who was a backup to Cheslin Kolbe during the 2019 World Cup in Japan, is the second player from that championship team to face a doping ban.
Flyhalf Elton Jantjies was suspended for four years in January for a similar offense.
Nkosi made his debut for South Africa in 2018 against England and earned his final cap against New Zealand three years later, scoring nine Test tries.
During his time with the Bulls, he faced mental health issues and went missing for several weeks in 2022, prompting a police search before he was located at a relative’s home.
After periods with the Sharks and Bulls, Nkosi joined the Cheetahs in March on a one-year deal.
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