Bath Rugby has been made aware of the initial positive test given by Matt Stevens following the Heineken Cup match against Glasgow Warriors in December.
The procedure for potential doping offences is clearly laid out in both the player's contract and the European Rugby Cup Regulations. The player is immediately suspended from competition and has been suspended by Bath Rugby until the case is resolved.
Bath Rugby condemns the use of prohibited substances as defined by the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List.
Bath Rugby is considering the implications and has no further comment to make at this time.