Jantjies to captain new-look SA A team
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has made wholesale changes to South Africa A for their clash with the Bulls in Cape Town, with Elton Jantjies leading the team that features nine World Cup winners.
Jantjies linked to Japan move
Elton Jantjies could opt to join Japanese side the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes, where he will link up with his former boss Johan Ackermann.
Watch: Jantjies picks up points hall in Top 14
Elton Jantjies scored 19 points with the boot as he faced off against Finn Russell in Pau’s clash with Racing 92 on Friday evening.
Why Jantjies chose Top 14
Elton Jantjies says his drive to be in the Springbok squad to front the British & Irish Lions led to his decision to play in the French Top 14.
Swanepoel: Elton and I have a good understanding
Lions fullback Tiaan Swanepoel has described his on-field partnership with skipper Elton Jantjies, and the benefit of sharing the goal-kicking duties. DYLAN JACK reports.
Lions coach lauds big kicking Swanepoel
Ivan van Rooyen has credited fullback Tiaan Swanepoel’s excellent goal-kicking performance as the catalyst for the Lions’ 22-19 comeback win over Western Province on Saturday.
Pieter-Steph: I’ve got huge respect for the ‘dirt-trackers’
In this uncut clip from ‘Chasing the Sun’, Pieter-Steph du Toit chats about Elton Jantjies’ role in preparing the Springboks for George Ford’s style of play and the impact of the team’s ‘dirt-trackers’ during last year’s World Cup.
Lions welcome back big guns
The return of captain Elton Jantjies is one of several changes to the Lions’ starting lineup for their match against Griquas at Ellis Park on Friday.
Watch: Play of the Week – Super Rugby Unlocked (Week 1)
Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies executed this perfect penalty kick-pass to find wing Jamba Ulengo, who scored unopposed in the right corner.
Jantjies rues missed chances
Captain Elton Jantjies has lamented the Lions’ missed opportunities in their 19-16 loss to the Sharks in the Super Rugby Unlocked opener on Friday.
