We welcome today’s decision fixing an early trial date.
The case raises important issues and today represents a small but significant step towards bringing these matters to a close for our players and their families.
Today, the court did not make an interim order that would stay the operation of the show causes notices until the hearing of the case, but instead accepted that the club was sufficiently protected by an undertaking from ASADA to give the club and the players 14 days notice before taking any action on the notices.
The judge made clear that the court would be very disappointed if ASADA took any further action to upset the status quo before trial.
The court also asked all parties to give further consideration as to whether the players should be joined as necessary respondents.
We look forward to being able to present our case on 11 August and the opportunity to bring matters to a close for our players and their families as soon as possible.
