Former Springboks hooker handed eight-year ban for doping

Former South African international Mahlatse ‘Chiliboy’ Ralepelle received an eight-year ban on doping that could spell the end of his career. The prostitute's ban was confirmed by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport SAIDS after it tested positive for a banned anabolic agent in January 2019. Rugby enthusiasts can book British and Irish Lions Tour Tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices.

Ralepelle underwent a random checkup on the Sharks last year, where she tested positive for Zeranol. He also had two positive drug tests in 2010 and 2014. Ralepelle, who previously played for the Bulls and Toulouse French team, has 21 days to file an appeal against the sanction, detailed in a statement issued by SAIDS.

At 33, the ban will likely spell the end of his disgraced career.

"The Independent Doping Tribunal Panel issued its two-part decision this week on the doping charge against former rugby player Springbok and Sharks, Mahlatse" Chiliboy "Ralepelle," the statement read.

"The player tested positive for the prohibited anabolic agent, Zeranol, during an out-of-competition test on January 17, 2019. The athlete contested the doping charge and had the opportunity to seek legal advice to present his case and version of events to the court panel.”

Chiliboy Ralepelle

The hearings were postponed several times and were held over a period of six months. The panel first reached a decision on the merits of the case in which they found the player guilty of a crime of doping. Ralepelle had previously tested positive on two separate occasions while playing abroad.

"Zeranol's positive case was his third positive drug test during his playing career within a 10-year period, however, the player's first positive case was ruled as a no-fault decision and then he was reprimanded."

The panel had to refer to sports jurisprudence to determine the appropriate sanction, which, according to them, was the player's second crime of doping.

“The Panel of the Independent Doping Court ruled that Mr. Ralepelle must comply with an eight-year ban on doping. The ban will expire on January 27, 2027. The player has 21 days to file an appeal against the penalty."

Ralepelle won the last of his 25 international matches in a 25-10 loss to England in Cape Town in June 2018.

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