The Dark Side of Winning at All Costs The 18 month doping ban handed down to Springboks prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is a verdict that was all but inevitable.
What's striking about this case is not just the substance itself – Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) – but the fact that Ntlabakanye continued to play while his doping status was being investigated.
The use of DHEA, which boosts testosterone and enhances muscle growth and athletic performance, is a clear cut doping offense.