Elton Jantjies rugby player
Elton Jantjies rugby player

Elton Jantjies

1st Aug 1990 1.77m/88kg Fly Half

England to face Springboks without overseas stars this November - report

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber will reportedly be without some of his star players for South Africa's final end of year tour clash against England.   According to the South African newspaper,...

Dream XV: The International stars of the new Japanese League

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The new Japanese club competition kicks off this weekend under the new name, the Japan Rugby League One.   We take a look at the international stars that will light up the tournament in the top...

England 27-26 South Africa: Last-gasp Smith kick earns measure of revenge in barnstorming Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England looked to have blown a fine performance against South Africa until Marcus Smith held his nerve at the death at Twickenham.   Marcus Smith nailed a last-gasp penalty as England rounded out...

Springbok Player Ratings v England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa fell to a narrow 26-27 loss to England in their final test match of the year.   Marcus Smith nailed a last-minute penalty to seal the victory for England as South Africa came narrowly...

Rotational changes as Springboks eye Twickenham win

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named Handré Pollard and Cobus Reinach in a fresh halfback pairing and recalled Lood de Jager at lock in three changes to his starting team for the final Test of...

Nienaber praises Boks for using their chances against Scotland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi singled out the effective use of their point-scoring opportunities as one of the main keys to success as South Africa defeated Scotland 30-15 in...

Scotland 15-30 South Africa: Mapimpi inspires Springboks at Murrayfield

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland were unable to hold on to a narrow half-time lead at Murrayfield as they lost 30-15 to South Africa on Saturday.     Makazole Mapimpi scored two tries as South Africa recovered from...

Springbok Player Ratings v Scotland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two tries from Makazole Mapimpi helped the Springboks to a 30-15 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.   The World Champions were tested by Gregor Townsend's side, with captain Stuart Hogg...

Three big Springbok milestones in Edinburgh

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Franco Mostert and Jesse Kriel will earn their 50th Test caps when the Springboks line up against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday as Elton Jantjies and Willie le Roux return to the starting team,...

Marx try clinches win for Springboks after Wales thwarted by pitch invader

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales were left to bemoan their bad luck as a pitch invader denied them a possible try at a crucial stage of their clash with South Africa.     South Africa held their nerve in a terrific...