Wallabies Prop Slipper Banned for Positive Cocaine Tests

Rugby Union - Australia v Wales - IRB Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool A - Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 10/10/15 Australia's James Slipper celebrates after the game. Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge Livepic / File photo

SYDNEY — Wallabies and Queensland Reds prop James Slipper has been banned for two months after testing positive for cocaine twice, Rugby Australia (RA) said on Thursday.

The 28-year-old failed drug tests in February and May this year, and said he had been suffering depression.