Elton Jantjies has been linked with a move to French giants Toulon who are said to be ready to offer the Springbok flyhalf a lifeline. Photo: Backpagepix
Elton Jantjies has been linked with a move to French giants Toulon who are said to be ready to offer the Springbok flyhalf a lifeline.
Elton Jantjies has been linked with a move to French giants Toulon who are said to be ready to offer the Springbok flyhalf a lifeline. Photo: Backpagepix
Elton Jantjies is reportedly linked with a shock move to French giants Toulon, who are said to be prepared to offer the Springbok bad boy flyhalf a career lifeline.
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According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, Jantjies will be a free agent at the end of the year after his current Japan League One club Urayasu D-Rocks decided to terminate his contract.
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That decision came on the back of the off-field saga which resulted in him being sent home from the Springboks’ camp in Argentina during the Rugby Championship.
However, it appears the 32-year-old playmaker could find a new home in France.
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According to RMC Sport, Top 14 side Toulon are on the hunt for a new flyhalf and have made contact with Jantjies.
Jantjies is no stranger to France having spent a short period in the Top 14 with Pau during the 2020/21 season.