Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye hit with 18-month sanction as medication defence heads to review

South Africa and Lions tighthead Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been handed an 18-month ban following an adverse analytical finding, a decision his camp continues to dispute. With the ruling now under review, the case has become a fresh flashpoint in rugby’s ongoing battle to balance strict liability with real-world medical treatment.