Elton Jantjies goes hunting, posts pictures with dead animal
Former Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has posted pictures from his first ever hunting trip on social media, risking more ridicule from the public.
Jantjies, who turned 35 on Friday, 1 August, celebrated by hunting with 'some special people' – as per the caption on his post.
Early comments were largely negative.
Elton Jantjies was born on 1 August 1990 in Graaff-Reinert in the Eastern Cape.
He is a South African rugby union player, best known for his role as a flyhalf for the Springboks, and for the Lions in Super Rugby. Springboks (National Team):
Jantjies earned 46 Test caps for South Africa between 2012 and 2022, scoring 331 points during his international career (fifth most for the Springboks). He was part of the 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning squad .
Jantjies earned for South Africa between 2012 and 2022, scoring during his international career (fifth most for the Springboks). He was part of the . Super Rugby (Lions):
He was a key figure in the Golden Lions and Lions teams that reached three consecutive Super Rugby finals from 2016 to 2018. His attacking flair, kicking accuracy, and quick decision-making were central to the team's success during this period.
He was a key figure in the and teams that reached from 2016 to 2018. His attacking flair, kicking accuracy, and quick decision-making were central to the team's success during this period. Playing style:
Jantjies was known for his creative playmaking, precise goal-kicking, and calm control under pressure. At his peak, he was one of the most exciting and polarising talents in South African rugby. In 2023 , Jantjies tested positive for Clenbuterol , a banned performance-enhancing substance.
, Jantjies tested , a banned performance-enhancing substance. As a result, he was handed a four-year suspension from rugby in January 2024 .
in . He did not contest the ban, effectively bringing his professional playing career to a halt.
This came after a rocky period that included: Alleged disciplinary issues while in the Springbok camp.
An off-field scandal in 2022 involving misconduct on a flight and tabloid reports of an affair.
After his suspension, Jantjies transitioned into coaching, joining a Johannesburg-based rugby academy as a kicking and attack coach.
He has expressed a desire to use his experience to mentor young players and help them avoid the mistakes he made. You okay with Elton Jantjies posting pictures from his hunting trip?
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