The Sharks have officially announced the signing of Aphiwe Dyantyi as the Springbok will make his return to professional rugby after completing a four-year ban.
The 13-cap Springbok was suspended from all rugby in December 2019 after failing to prove that he had inadvertently ingested the performance-enhancing substances methandienone, methyltestosterone and LGD-4033.
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In 2022, the Sharks were the team tipped to offer Dyantyi a road back to professional rugby, once his suspension ends.
On Tuesday morning, the Sharks confirmed that Dyantyi has signed for the franchise, taking a significant step in returning to the top level of rugby.
It’s official ✍️, welcome @aphiweQ04 to #OurSharks family. #FearTheFin pic.twitter.com/2IvBCdWfiv
— The Sharks (@SharksRugby) June 13, 2023
It has previously been reported that the former Lions wing will not be eligible for selection before 12 August 2023, but he can start training before the end of his ban.
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