Elton checks into drug rehab
Embattled Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has reportedly booked himself into a drug rehabilitation centre in a bid to “return to the field as a better man and player”.
Embattled Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has reportedly booked himself into a drug rehabilitation centre in a bid to “return to the field as a better man and player”.
Elton Jantjies says he “fully understands and supports” the decision not to select him for the end-of-year tour.
Rassie Erasmus has shed further light on Elton Jantjies’ future with the Springboks, while confirming that team dietician Zeenat Simjee will return on the outgoing tour to Europe.
Elton Jantjies is reportedly the subject of interest from French giants Toulon, who are prepared to offer the Springbok flyhalf a career lifeline.
Elton Jantjies will reportedly have to leave his Japanese club, Urayasu D-Rocks, at the end of the year.
Team dietician Zeenat Simjee has denied claims that she was romantically involved with Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies in the build-up to a Rugby Championship Test in August.
Elton Jantjies has issued a statement saying that while he accepts that he has brought disgrace to the Springbok jersey, he denies having an affair with the team’s dietician.
Elton Jantjies’ wife Iva has hit out at the Springbok management team as she opened up on the saga surrounding the flyhalf.
Rassie Erasmus has been drawn to comment on the saga involving Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies.
Damian Willemse will start at flyhalf for the Springboks who say they remain focused despite Elton Jantjies’ early exit from the tour to Argentina.