Cobus Visagie's legal representative is expected to request on Monday that a second sample be tested to disprove that the Springbok and Western Province prop was guilty of taking an illegal substance.

Visagie told a newspaper: "I have a lot of peace. The Bible says the fear of God is my confidence and my integrity, my hope. Why would I use anything that would jeopardise my future as a rugby player or chartered accountant.

"To me, it's mind-boggling. It's about being a person of integrity and honesty. That's my strongest characteristic.

"Whoever is slandering me or trying to hype this up will be ashamed at the end of the day. They are ruining an innocent person.

"This is about my career, livelihood and future. There are far-reaching financial repercussions. I know God will redeem me. That's why I'm not anxious."

However, the Cape Times said it's been reliably learned that a high level of nandrolone had been found in his urine sample. It's the most commonly used steroid.

In his defence, Visagie has claimed that one of the supplements he had been given by the SA Rugby Football Union had caused the increase in his hormone levels. He tested positive for steroids after WP's Currie Cup match against Boland at Newlands on October 14.

But Sarfu medical consultant Dr Ismail Jakoet said none of the products Sarfu gave to players contained any hormonal supplements.

There is a train of thought, though, that there are possible alternatives for traces of nandrolone being found in an athlete's body. For one, some doctors believe that strenuous activity could lead to such high levels.

If Visagie's second sample is also positive, he will have to prove that there are other reasons for the high level of nandrolone found. Otherwise he faces a mandatory two-year ban.