Ashley Johnson suspended by RFU

Wasps' forward Ashley Johnson has been provisionally suspended by the RFU following a failed out-of-competition doping test in February.

The three-Test Springbok is unavailable for selection pending final determination of the matter.

''Ashley is currently investigating the possible source of the substance and both he and the club are co-operating fully with the RFU in this respect.''

''We are fully supportive of him in this process but are unable to comment any further at this stage due to the confidentiality of legal proceedings.'' a club statement read.