Monde Hadebe banned for doping

The Sharks’ Super Rugby-capped hooker Monde Hadebe has been banned from rugby for four years for a steroid-related doping offence, Sport24 established today.

He tested positive for two forbidden forms of steroid, Khalid Galant, Chief Executive Officer for the SA Institute for Drug-Free Sport, confirmed.

In further bombshell, several players from lower levels of the competition domestically have fallen foul of doping charges, writes Sport24.

These are known to include Border Under-21 lock Chase Benito (four years), Griquas Under-21 loose forward Nico Graaff (two years) and Border’s Currie Cup-level loose forward Lukhanyo Nomzanga.

Durban-born Hadebe made three appearances for the Sharks in 2015, and has not featured for the franchise this year.