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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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