Caffeine may go back on banned list after Gregan claims

THE World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said it will consider re-introducing a ban on caffeine following claims by Australian rugby captain George Gregan that it gives him a big performance boost.

Australia’s Treasurer Peter Costello also weighed into the debate, saying the use of caffeine tablets sets a bad example even though caffeine was taken off the banned list 18 months ago.

WADA’s director general David Howman said news that Australian athletes, including the Wallabies, were using the drug to boost performance was “troubling.”