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"He will therefore not be considered for the England Rugby League World Cup squad due to be announced today (Monday) at 12pm.
"The Rugby Football League will be making no further comment until the outcome of the case has been determined."
The 25-year-old has taken full responsibility for the failed test and has issued a full apology.
"I would like to apologise to my team-mates, the staff and all fans for my enormous error of judgment," Hardaker said in a statement on the club's website.
"I was given an opportunity by this great club and in what has been one of the most important weeks in its history, I have let everyone at the club down. For that, I truly apologise.
"Finally, I would like to make it clear that in no way did I, nor would I, ever take a substance with the intention of enhancing my performance."Football

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