Boks rocked by Jantjies scandal
Elton Jantjies has been sent home from the Springbok squad in Buenos Aires amid accusations of inappropriate behaviour.
Elton Jantjies has been sent home from the Springbok squad in Buenos Aires amid accusations of inappropriate behaviour.
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says concerns over Handre Pollard’s fatigue prompted the Springboks to recall Elton Jantjies for Saturday’s match against the Wallabies in Adelaide.
Springbok supporters have made it clear that Elton Jantjies should be the last resort to take over at flyhalf for South Africa in the event of Handre Pollard being ruled out of the 2023 World Cup.
With Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard in cruise control, and little to no credible competition for the No 10 jersey, who would you start in an emergency at the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
Jacques Nienaber has emphasised that the Springboks expect returning flyhalf Elton Jantjies to be “much sharper” off the bench against the Wallabies on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Swys de Bruin and Nick Mallett reflect on Elton Jantjies’ performance against Wales and debate whether the Springbok game plan suits his style of play.
The Springboks are likely to recall first-choice flyhalf Handre Pollard in place of misfiring Elton Jantjies for the second Test against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Jacques Nienaber was delighted with Damian Willemse’s match-winning performance against Wales on Saturday, but also defended Elton Jantjies’ error-strewn first-half showing.
The case against World Cup-winning Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been provisionally withdrawn, his lawyer said, after his arrest last month on charges of damaging airline property.
With Jacques Nienaber having named his Springbok squad for the upcoming Test season, Swys de Bruin and Nick Mallett discuss the flyhalf selections should there be an injury to Handre Pollard or Elton Jantjies.