South African rugby hit with a THIRD drugs ban in two years: Springbok given 18-month suspension

A South African rugby player has received an 18-month suspension for a doping violation, marking the third drugs ban handed to a Springbok player in two years. The Springboks, who have won back-to-back Rugby World Cups under coach Rassie Erasmus, previously saw Sbu Nkosi and Elton Jantjies banned following positive tests. The identity of the latest sanctioned player was highlighted in the headline as the third such case within the squad.