Springbok wing Dyantyi charged with doping violation after 'B' sample tests positive

Springbok winger Aphiwe Dyantyi has been formally charged with a doping offence after testing positive for "multiple anabolic steroids and metabolites" after the South African Institute for Drug Free Sport has confirmed that Aphiwe Dyantyi’s B-sample has tested positive.

In a statement released last Saturday, Dyantyi denied taking any banned substances and requested that his B sample be tested.

SAIDS confirmed on Friday that Dyantyi’s B-sample was tested at the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) accredited laboratory at the University of the Free State.

The test confirmed the results of the A-sample of the presence of the banned substances: metandienone, methyltestosterone and LGD-4033.

These performance-enhancing substances are on the 2019 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods in Sport, and are banned in- and out-of-competition.

As a result, Dyantyi has now been formally charged with a doping offence for multiple anabolic steroids and metabolites.

The charge has been communicated to SA Rugby, World Rugby and WADA.

Moving forward, Dyantyi has the option of admitting to the charge and accepting an appropriate sanction based on the World Doping Code’s framework.

Dyantyi may also submit a plea for consideration of a reduced sanction by providing mitigating circumstances.

According to the SAIDS statement, Dyantyi has the right to contest the charge before an independent tribunal panel. If he disputes the charge and pleads not guilty, a hearing will be set down within the next four weeks, and he will be required to provide evidence that can prove his innocence. The independent tribunal panel will then adjudicate over the proceeding and hand down a decision.

Dyantyi faces the prospect of a minimum four-year ban.