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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.

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Bernelee Vollmer|Published

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.

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Lunga Biyela|Published

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.

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Lunga Biyela|Published

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.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

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.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

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’.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Mike Greenaway|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

Lifestyle Love Sex Relationships
Marchelle Abrahams|Published

Ashleigh Ogle publicly distances herself from her ex Elton Jantjies

The TV personality posted a statement on X this week, distancing herself from Jantjies.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

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.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Staff Reporter|Published

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.

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Leighton Koopman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

Lifestyle Love Sex Relationships
Marchelle Abrahams|Published

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.

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Ashfak Mohamed|Published

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.

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Mike Greenaway|Published

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.

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Ashfak Mohamed|Published

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.

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Morgan Bolton|Published

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.

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Morgan Bolton|Published

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.

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Mike Greenaway|Published

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.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Morgan Bolton|Published

Daily IOL Radio News Bulletin - June 20

As you kick start your day, Nokuthula Khwela brings you the country’s biggest stories

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Robin-Lee Francke|Published

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.

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Leighton Koopman|Published