Despite the Federal Supreme Court preventing the IAAF from implementing its new eligibility regulations, Caster Semenya has been denied entry into the Diamond League 800m event in Rabat, her lawyers said.
On Wednesday, on the eve of another tough test of their considerable talent and skill, Banyana Banyana was paid a visit by none other than Semenya herself.
The 48-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the option of a third year. Tinkler arrived at the team of choice on a six-month short-term contract at the start of February.
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said Kirwa would be banned until 14 November and was disqualified from his second-place finish at the Singapore marathon last December.
The Scot is due to make his competitive return from hip surgery in doubles at next week’s Queen’s Club grass-court tournament, partnering Spaniard Feliciano Lopez.
After much speculation and interest, the English Premiership side Harlequins and the Southern Kings reached an agreement for the flyhalf to return to Port Elizabeth to rejoin the side he played for in 2013.