WALLABIES prop James Slipper was banned Thursday for two months after testing positive for cocaine, with the apologetic Queensland Reds skipper revealing he was being treated for depression.

The front-rower, who has played 86 Tests and previously captained Australia, failed two tests taken from urine samples between February and May.

He is the second Wallaby and Reds star to succumb to illicit drugs in recent months.

Karmichael Hunt was fined US$10,000 and placed on a targeted testing program in March after a court case that caused the sport “significant reputational damage.”

Rugby Australia chief Raelene Castle said Slipper, 28, was “dealing with very significant personal issues” and was remorseful.

(SD-Agencies)