Credit: NRL Photos However, claims Cronulla turned a blind eye appear well off the mark. Bronson Xerri's NRL future is hanging by a thread after a positive test for banned substances. NRL superstar Bronson Xerri has been suspended over a failed drug test. Xerri was only told on Tuesday that he would be provisionally suspended after testing positive to performance-enhancing drugs last November.

Credit: NRL Photos. Bronson Xerri is facing the prospect of up to four years on the sidelines.

The 19-year-old centre returned positive readings for exogenous Testosterone, Androsterone, Etiocholanolone and 5b-androstane-3a, 17b-diol after he was tested by ASADA on November 25 last year. Riolo issued a statement on Wednesday afternoon on Xerri’s behalf. At roughly 6ft 1 & 95Kg's Bronson is an incredible athlete with a great attitude. Bronson Xerri’s sprint coach has lifted the lid on the real reason the rising star said he was the fastest he’d ever been amid speculation surrounding his failed drug test. The NRL say they are satisfied with ASADA’s version of events on why it took six months for Bronson Xerri to be told he’d tested positive to banned substances. Renowned sprint coach Roger Fabri has raised concerns about Bronson Xerri's wellbeing, urging those closest to the 19-year-old to pass on his words of support after failed attempts to contact him. NRL superstar Bronson Xerri fought back tears after he was told he had failed a drug test that has left his career in tatters. @bronson.xerri - It's pretty crazy to think Bronson is still only 19. The NRL has been thrown into turmoil just days out from round three, with Cronulla youngster Bronson Xerri provisionally suspended after testing positive to banned substances.