Wallabies and Queensland Reds prop James Slipper banned for cocaine use1 NEWS Reds skipper James Slipper has been banned for two months for failing two drugs tests. Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle confirmed Slipper, 28, had tested positive twice to cocaine this season. "Last week I was advised by our integrity unit that one of our Wallabies and Queensland Reds players, James Slipper, had returned a positive test for cocaine," Castle told reporters. GETTY IMAGES James Slipper has been banned for two months and fined $27,500 after testing positive for cocaine. Slipper is considered one of Queensland rugby's favourite sons and a much-loved member of the Reds and Wallabies playing squads.

Source: Stuff May 24, 2018 01:16 UTC