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Dyantyi sends message as doping hearing looms
By Josh Raisey
South Africa winger Aphiwe Dyantyi has sent a positive message on Instagram, saying his “heart is at peace” following his suspension for failing a drugs test.
Two samples provided by the 25-year-old in July tested positive for three prohibited substances, although he has insisted that he is innocent.
Despite this, he has said: “One of the happiest moments in life is when you find the courage to let go of what you cannot change.”
Although the Lions winger was expected to miss the World Cup with a hamstring injury, he was provisionally suspended after his first failed test and awaits a hearing which could see him receive a four-year ban from rugby.
In what must have been testing times for the winger, particularly as the Springboks went on to win the World Cup, he has shared an uplifting message to all his followers. He said:
“5 months later and not much has changed, except my battles and struggles empower and give me strength.
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This was news that shocked the rugby world at the time, as Dyantyi seemingly had so much before him after surging onto the international scene in 2018.
Although he would only be 28 years of age when he returns if he were banned for four years, it would be very hard to reestablish himself again after so long out. Regardless of what the future holds for him, this is a positive response in what must be uncertain times.
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He is contracted to the end of 2025. When he took the job he said he probably wouldn't go onto the RWC. If that pans out how does that equate with walking out and undermining us.
And you confidently stated that due to your influence he would be gone by the end of 2024.
That didn't happen and he definitely will be coaching the Wallabies until the end of this year and if he leaves then it will be as per his contract.
Your Walter Mitty fantasising continues.
Go to commentsTripe. When have the ABs or the Boks ever been scared of playing each other. If the Eden Park record gets broken then this would be the team I'd want to lose it to. Crikey that's going to be a great game.
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