Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) can confirm that World Rugby has contacted representative player Luke Van Der Smit concerning an anti-doping rule violation from a test this summer.
HKCR fully support World Rugby’s anti-doping protocols and uphold the highest standards of integrity in our sport. It is the responsibility of every athlete to ensure they remain compliant with World Rugby’s Anti-Doping Regulations.
In accordance with World Rugby guidelines and the HKCR Code of Conduct, the player was immediately stood down from all rugby activities upon initial notification of this matter.
Like all HKCR senior representative players, Mr. Van Der Smit has completed multiple anti-doping education programmes and processes mandated by HKCR and has committed to clean sport through our Code of Conduct. The player’s contract with HKCR has been terminated by mutual consent, pending the final resolution of this matter.
Given the ongoing process between the athlete and World Rugby, HKCR will have no further comment.
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