Sbu Nkosis career has been hit with another major setback as he faces a four-year ban after returning a positive test for a banned substance.
Nkosi was left out of Friday nights Currie Cup clash between the Cheetahs and Bulls at Loftus Versfeld for personal reasons.
According toSunday newspaper Rapport , Nkosi returned a positive test for an anabolic steroid mainly used by bodybuilders. He was one of three Springboks tested by World Rugby in May.
The 28-year-old could be suspended for four years if his B-sample returns the same positive test as his A-sample, which is often the case with doping cases.
The news is the latest setback in Nkosis rugby career. He was given a career lifeline by the Cheetahs, who gave him a one-year contract in March after falling out at the Bulls.
