Photo: ODT filesNew Zealand Rugby fears the reputation of the All Blacks has been tainted after four lower level players were banned for taking a prohibited substance. We knew it was coming as Drug Free Sport gave us a heads up some time ago that it was coming." But Sorensen said the worst thing about the inquiry, which has caught up to 80 athletes many of whom have yet to be dealt with, promises to involve more rugby players. "But I can't say with a total belief that we're not going to be talking about Super Rugby players, All Blacks or Black Ferns. NZ Rugby had introduced drug and alcohol education for the New Zealand schoolboys team last year.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 12, 2018 19:07 UTC