Wallaby prop suspended after twice testing positive for cocaine use

Wallabies and Queensland Reds prop James Slipper has been stood down for a two month period after it was found that he failed two drug tests and is suffering from severe mental health issues, Rugby AU CEO Raelene Castle explained at a press conference. Slipper returned two positive tests for cocaine taken from urine samples between February and May 2018. Under the Rugby Australia Illicit Drugs Policy, the first instance of a positive test remains confidential between the player, the Rugby Australia Integrity Unit, and medical staff. It is treated purely as a health and welfare issue and the p…