Latest articles on Elton Jantjies

That roar is coming from the Boks

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Jun 2017

The Lions players have transformed a lacklustre national team in a way few people thought possible

Super rugby, super action, super (confusing) system

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Apr 2016

But Elton Jantjies is shaping up to be the ‘special one’ and should be the Boks’ first-choice flyhalf.

The last-chance Super 15 saloon

Article Staff Reporter - 28 May 2015

For several teams this weekend's rugby action will determine who can still secure a play-off spot.

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Returning to Super Rugby – Lions tackle fresh challenges

Article Sapa - 11 Feb 2014

After nearly two years of not playing in the Super Rugby, the Lions may find adjusting to the elite tournament tricky when they make their return.

Jantjies, Van der Merwe renew contracts with Lions

Article Sapa Ap - 18 Sep 2013

Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies and lock Franco van der Merwe have signed new two-year contracts with the Lions Super Rugby team.

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Stormers ring in team changes for Rebels meet

Article Sapa - 15 May 2013

The Stormers have made seven changes to their team for the final match of their Super Rugby overseas tour against the Rebels in Melbourne, Australia.

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Only instinct can save rugby from grid-iron inertia

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Mar 2013

Are the Stormers going to win the conference by playing the way they did against the Sharks, or are they capable of more?

New blow to Lions Currie Cup campaign

Article Ockert De Villiers - 23 Sep 2012

The Lions have been dealt a harsh blow with news that two of their key players will be unavailable for the next two weeks because of Springbok duty.

Lions pull off rare win against Rebels

Article Sapa - 7 Jul 2012

The Lions capped their final home game of the 2012 Super Rugby with a 37-32 win over the Melbourne Rebels.

Lions coach bemoans team’s defensive performance

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Apr 2012

Lions coach John Mitchell bemoaned his side's defence in their 34-20 loss against the Brumbies in a Super Rugby match.

Jantjies back in action for the Golden Lions

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Feb 2012

Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been included in the upcoming warm-up match against the Super Kings after missing a game due to injury.

Jantjies drops to bench as Butch gets Lions start

Article Staff Reporter - 17 May 2011

Flyhalf Butch James is set to get his first start for the Lions in Saturday's Super Rugby clash against the Waratahs.

Lions maul woeful Brumbies in Canberra

Article Staff Reporter - 14 May 2011

The bottom-placed Lions used a controversial sin-binning to help inspire them to a 29-20 victory over the ACT Brumbies on Saturday.

Young flyhalves taking flight

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Feb 2011

There have been times since the end of isolation when it was difficult to know where the next Springbok flyhalf was coming from.

Lions salvage their pride

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Sep 2010

Young flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been instrumental in the Lions' Currie Cup comeback.

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