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Ashleigh Ogle responds to Gayton McKenzie’s praise for Elton Jantjies
After Gayton McKenzie publicly praised Elton Jantjies for his work with young players, Ashleigh Ogle expressed her concerns, stating that Jantjies has not changed since their tumultuous breakup.
WATCH: Elton Jantjies dismisses claims that he’s homeless: ‘I’ve got a house, my mom didn’t kick me out’
Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has disputed reports that did the rounds online claiming the 2019 Rugby World Cup-winner was homeless.
Springboks Elton Jantjies and Lionel Mapoe set for boxing showdown in Durban charity event
Elton Jantjies will fight former Springboks and Lions teammate Lionel Mapoe in a charity MMA and boxing event in Durban next month.
Three year doping ban for Boks’ world cup winning winger Sibusiso Nkosi
Sibusiso Nkosi’s sample showed traces of an anabolic steroid used by body builders.
Elton Jantjies back on the dating scene, finds love with former Miss SA finalist Loren Jenneker
The new couple is said to have been going steady for about a month and by the looks of their Instagram pictures, they are boo’ed up.
Springboks World Cup winner S’bu Nkosi faces long ban after failed drug test
The Cheetahs, who gave S’bu Nkosi a one-year contract this year, withdrew the winger from a Currie Cup match against the Bulls on Friday, citing ‘personal reasons’.
The curious case of Elton Jantjies, the defiant and talented Springbok prodigy to Instagram prophet
The 33-year-old Elton Jantjies in an Instagram post (which has since been removed) said that he would be back on the rugby field ‘sooner than you think’ and is the latest chapter in his controversial career.
WATCH: Banned Elton Jantjies says he will be back ‘sooner than you think’
Banned former Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has hinted he may be making a return to rugby sometime in the near future, he said in an Instagram post.
Chalk and cheese . . . Different Springboks to face Wales compared to 2018 showdown
In 2018, Rassie Erasmus took a makeshift Springbok team to Washington to play against Wales, and six years later, the Boks play Wales in London.
Springbok Elton Jantjies’ career may be over after four-year ban for doping
Embattled former Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been banned for four years from rugby for a doping violation.
Ashleigh Ogle goes public on her failed relationship with Elton Jantjies: ‘This was not easy for me to do’
The final straw came when Ogle found out Jantjies had allegedly hired a security company to keep tabs on her.
Ashleigh Ogle publicly distances herself from her ex Elton Jantjies
The TV personality posted a statement on X this week, distancing herself from Jantjies.
I don’t want to hide away - Elton Jantjies lifts the lid in tell-all interview
Elton Jantjies has shed light on some recent events that hit the headlines involving the Springbok flyhalf.
Saids still waiting on word from Springboks’ Elton Jantjies in doping case
Elton Jantjies is yet to respond to Saids regarding his recently testing positive for a banned substance.
Springbok Elton Jantjies tests positive for banned substance, faces potential ban
Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies announced in a statement on Saturday that he has tested positive for a banned substance.
LOOK: Elton Jantjies reportedly has a new bae - and the bossbae is an entrepreneur, rapper and model
TV personality Ashleigh Ogle is not only an entrepreneur, but CEO of her own entertainment company.
Off-field issues aside . . . Did Springbok coaches miss a trick by not picking Elton Jantjies for World Cup?
The 33-year-old Elton Jantjies is an experienced campaigner with 46 Test caps to his name, has recently played in France and knows the Springboks’ systems inside-out.
Argentina trip is ‘Last Chance Saloon’ for fringe Springboks to impress brains trust ahead of Rugby World Cup
The players who are on the fringe of the Springbok squad have one final chance to get their name on a ticket to the Rugby World Cup, writes Mike Greenaway.
Five big Springbok selection calls for Jacques Nienaber ahead of Argentina Test
Here are five big selection calls Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber will pondering over for the Argentina Test at Ellis Park on Saturday.
How many make a perfect 10? The Springbok flyhalf conundrum
The Springboks are spoilt for choice in the flyhalf department as they prepare to select their squad for the Rugby World Cup.
Springboks ‘a little bit more nervous’ when it comes to pushing Handre’ Pollard
The confirmed loss of Handre’ Pollard is arguably a minor set-back as it gives the Bok think-tank a much clearer picture regarding their planning for the Rugby Championship.
WATCH: Handre Pollard ruled out of Rugby Championship, Damian Willemse ready for Springbok action
Director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said in a press conference that with a World Cup on the horizon, there is no need to rush Handre Pollard’s recovery from an injury he picked up playing for Leicester.
WATCH: We’re lucky to have an experienced guy like Elton Jantjies, say Springbok coaches
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and director of rugby Rassie Erasmus both say Elton Jantjies’ experience will be invaluable as Handre Pollard and Damian Willemse struggle with injury.
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COMMENT: Elton Jantjies the perfect guy to show Manie Libbok the Springbok ropes
Elton Jantjies’ experience will be valuable for Manie Libbok, who will be tasked with marshalling the Bok backline in the absence of Handré Pollard and Damian Willemse.