South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is banned for 18 months for breaking anti-doping rules - ruling him out of the 2027 World Cup. ......

The Lions have confirmed their Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye copped a lengthy suspension due to an anti-doping violation.

In an expected outcome, Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has received an 18-month suspension after declaring the use of an illegal substance....

In an expected outcome, Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has received an 18-month suspension after declaring the use of an illegal substance.

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Asenathi Ntlabakanye is the latest Springbok to be given a lengthy doping ban after testing positive for an illegal substance...

The prop is thus ruled out of action for the remainder of the URC season as well as this year's Springbok Tests, at least.

A leading UK publication has again suggested the Springboks have a 'drugs test' problem on the back of a ban for Asenathi Ntlabakanye.

Lions and Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye can still have a successful career thanks to receiving a shorter ban for his doping offence.