REACTION: It was in his best interest!
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That, in a nutshell, is the reason why Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus did not select gargantuan prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye for the New Zealand leg of the Rugby Championship.
The Ntlabakanye doping saga took an intriguing twist over the weekend.
It was confirmed that the Lions Rugby Company has launched an ‘internal’ investigation into the case.
Erasmus, speaking from Auckland where the Springboks are preparing for a crunch match with the All Blacks on Saturday, said the player’s ‘legal’ battle is out of their control.
The Bok coach admitted that they have no control over the prop’s battle to clear his name.
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However, he said…
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