Springbok winger Aphiwe Dyantyi handed four-year doping ban

Former Springbok winger Aphiwe Dyantyi has been informed of his punishment for doping according to South African media.

According to the Rapport, Dyantyi received notice from the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport that he was slapped with a four-year ban for his doping offence.

Dyantyi’s agent, Gert van der Merwe, told Rapport they were shocked by the outcome.

“The decision makes no sense,” Van der Merwe is quoted as saying. I still have to read the full decision.

“My legal team and I plan on analysing the decision next week and we will decide whether to appeal.”

While a cause of action has not been decided, Van der Merwe indicated that an appeal is possible.

An appeal will be a costly affair and Dyantyi has not received a salary for the past 18 months.