Springboks

2022 - 9 - 17

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SA Rugby denies allegations 'circulating in media' of Springboks ... (News24)

SA Rugby has strongly denied allegations of substance abuse and positive drug tests by their players that they said have been circulating in the media ...

SA Rugby does not conduct its own tests. SA Rugby does not conduct its own tests," the statement said. "SA Rugby wishes to repeat that it has no evidence of any adverse analytical findings for any kind of drug - be it performance enhancing or recreational - by Springbok players and regards the publication or the threat to publish such allegations as a deliberate attempt to sabotage the team's preparations."

SA Rugby dismiss 'unsubstantiated allegations' of recreational drug ... (Independent Online)

In a statement on Saturday, SA Rugby dismissed as 'unsubstantiated allegations' allegations that members of the Springbok squad had used recreational drugs.

“SA Rugby wishes to repeat that it has no evidence of any adverse analytical findings for any kind of drug — be it performance enhancing or recreational — by Springbok players and regards the publication or the threat to publish such allegations as a deliberate attempt to sabotage the team’s preparations.” SA Rugby does not conduct its own tests. “SA Rugby is aware that unsubstantiated allegations of failed tests for recreational drugs by Springbok players are circulating among members of the media,” they said in the statement on Saturday.

Springboks issue statement: 'Allegations of failed tests' (RugbyPass)

It is understood that South African newspaper Rapport were set to run a story alleging five players failed a test for a recreational drug, a week after they ...

She is a good professional, and good family friend and nothing more. “For the record: The Springboks dietician Zeenat Simjee was never with me at either of the two guest houses that I stayed at. “SA Rugby wishes to repeat that it has no evidence of any adverse analytical findings for any kind of drug – be it performance enhancing or recreational – by Springbok players and regards the publication or the threat to publish such allegations as a deliberate attempt to sabotage the team’s preparations.” SA Rugby does not conduct its own tests. [Argentina](https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/argentina/) have been contacted to “tell their story”, distracting and destabilising the entire camp in the build-up today’s Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires. [Elton Jantjies](https://www.rugbypass.com/players/elton-jantjies/) and the team dietician were sent home to face claims of an affair – have dismissed the latest allegations as unfounded.

SA Rugby moves to silence Bok drugs report (SARugbymag)

The ongoing Elton Jantjies saga looks set to be overshadowed by an explosive report claiming drug abuse in the Springbok camp, amid SA Rugby's attempts to ...

[MORE: Argentina dreaming of first Rugby Champs title](https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/argentina-dreaming-first-rugby-champs-title/) [MORE: Bok dietician: It wasn’t me](https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/bok-dietician-it-wasnt-me/) [MORE: Elton’s loaded confession](https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/jantjies-refutes-allegations/)

Explosive Allegations of Springboks Involved in Drug Abuse ... (Sports Brief)

SportsBrief.com News ☆ More scandal is about to envelop the South African men's senior national rugby team, with several Bok players alleged to have tested ...

I think it’s also good for him to distance himself from the Bok squad and process everything.” I also want to apologise to the management and squad of my club in Japan, NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes. It’s very disappointing for a World Cup-winning management to allow situations like this to be created inside the team environment

BOMBSHELL: SHOCKING reports emerge on drug abuse in ... (The South African)

The Springboks have had to contend with drama around Elton Jantjies and now this - shocking reports of players apparently testing positive for cocaine!

The Boks will need a minimum of two bonus point victories back-to-back against Argentina and a substantial points differential in both matches. SA Rugby does not conduct its own tests. However, SA Rugby is quick to shut out these claims. [SARugbyMag](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/rugby/springboks/), the Rapport is ready to publish a story alleging that several Bok stars have tested positive for the use of Cocaine. Claiming drug abuse in the Bok camp. Now, this story seems to be overshadowed by one of the most shocking and explosive reports in Bok history.

SA Rugby Says Media Destabilising Springboks Before Test (Barron's)

In the wake of a scandal involving Springbok fly-half Elton Jantjies, South African Rugby on Saturday accused the South African media of "distracting and ...

SA Rugby said it had "no evidence of any adverse analytical findings for any kind of drug -- be it performance-enhancing or recreational -- by Springbok players and regards the publication or the threat to publish such allegations as a deliberate attempt to sabotage the team's preparations". In a statement ahead of the match in Buenos Aires later on Saturday, SA Rugby said it was aware that "unsubstantiated allegations of failed tests for recreational drugs by Springbok players are circulating among members of the media. In the wake of a scandal involving Springbok fly-half Elton Jantjies, South African Rugby on Saturday accused the South African media of "distracting and destabilising" the national team just hours before a Rugby Championship match in Argentina.

Malcolm Marx try gives South Africa crucial bonus-point win against ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

It has been reported by SA Rugby Mag that Rapport, a South African paper, is ready to publish a story detailing that several Springboks players have tested ...

South Africa's preparations have been disrupted by issues off the field, with South Africa Rugby putting out a statement this afternoon denying rumours of failed drugs tests in their camp. Their loose forwards are all good off the ball, so we need to look after the ball at the breakdowns and make sure we make use of the opportunities we create in the match." The Springboks have also been dogged by a scandal involving fly-half Elton Jantjies, who has left the camp after reports in the South African media which alleged that he had been having an affair with team dietician Zeenat Simjee. South Africa will look to end the first half with another try. South Africa go through the phases, crashing into a wall of blue and white shirts. Orlando is pinged for not rolling away, with Doleman warning Montoya that Argentina are at serious risk of players going to the sin bin for repeat offences. Juan Martin Gonzalez intercepts a loose pass and has a clear run at the line, but not the pace to get there. The Springboks move the ball through the hands and Mapimpi gets it out on the wing. He tears forwards and, while he's brought down, he manages to offload to Marx and, although the ball bobbles in his hands, he holds on and thunders across the line. South Africa climb to 14 points on the competition table, level with New Zealand. “Disappointingly, these allegations have already appeared online despite the absence of any evidence to support them. The home side were also awarded a penalty try to go with a score for centre Matias Moroni.

SA Rugby Says Drug Allegations are 'Deliberate Attempt to ... (SAPeople News)

SA Rugby has issued a statement, on Saturday evening, responding to “unsubstantiated allegations” of failed tests for recreational drugs by Springbok players.

I also want to apologise to the management and squad of my club in Japan, NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes. I take full responsibility for my actions, and I am serious about doing everything in my power to change my behaviour. SA Rugby has issued a statement, on Saturday evening, responding to “unsubstantiated allegations” of failed tests for recreational drugs by Springbok players.

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