Rassie breaks silence on Elton saga
Rassie Erasmus has been drawn to comment on the saga involving Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies.
Willemse to stay at 10, Boks consider Jantjies saga ‘dealt with’
Damian Willemse will start at flyhalf for the Springboks who say they remain focused despite Elton Jantjies’ early exit from the tour to Argentina.
Boks rocked by Jantjies scandal
Elton Jantjies has been sent home from the Springbok squad in Buenos Aires amid accusations of inappropriate behaviour.
Stick: Elton’s return puts Boks in a better position
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.
Keep Elton away from Bok 10 jersey!
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.
Pollard out – pick your 10
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?
Boks expect sharper Elton, more minutes for Duane
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.
Watch: Let Elton play his natural game
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.
Pollard set for recall after Jantjies misfires
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.
Nienaber: Elton will be better next week
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.
