Elton Jantjies

Elton Jantjies recently revealed he sought ‘professional help’ for his private life – but Springbok rugby fans are unimpressed.
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Elton Jantjies gets little sympathy from Mzansi: ‘Disgrace to the jersey’

‘Completely overrated anyway’: Springbok rugby fans have harsh words for Elton Jantjies who recently booked himself into rehab.

Elton Jantjies

Elton Jantjies recently revealed he sought ‘professional help’ for his private life – but Springbok rugby fans are unimpressed.
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@eltonjantjies100

Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has spoken candidly about seeking “professional help” to deal with his problems both on and off the pitch, but many South African rugby fans were left unimpressed.

And few have sympathy for the “problematic” player who was recently accused of having an affair with the team’s dietician Zeenat Simjee.

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RUGBY FANS UNSURPRISED BY ELTON JANTJIES REHAB ADMISSION

On Friday, Elton Jantjies revealed he would be taking time out to “focus on my mental health to ensure that I get my personal life and career back on track”.

And according to Rapport, this meant recently booking himself into a rehabilitation centre in Hout Bay, Cape Town.

The Springbok pivot was reportedly treated for drug addiction.

On social media, however, rugby fans were not impressed by the revelation of the player, who was dropped from the squad and their end-of-year tour.

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Here’s what tweeps had to say

@CallMeMrMangos: “He’s no superstar. He’s the worst player on the team consistently”

@Pot58: “Who cares. Has been completely overrated as a player. Will not be missed ever”

@ZetGunner: “No sympathy for him”

@mikehe62: “He should never be allowed to play Springbok rugby again. Apart from the fact he is KAK he is also a disgrace to the jersey”

@Bill_1610: “If this disgraceful palooka ever plays for the Boks again I’m done supporting them!

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Nevertheless, several loyal supporters wished Elton Jantjies well on his recovery and encouraged him to “come back stronger”.

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ANOTHER BOK SENT HOME

Meanwhile, another Sprinkbok player Sbu Nkosi is also facing the repercussions of his behaviour off the pitch.

Like Elton Jantjies, Nkosi was reprimanded for “breaking team protocols” and was sent home early amid the Bulls’ tour abroad.

According to Rapport, Nkosi missed an integral team meeting in Ireland in the week of the Munster match. This, after returning home late to the team hotel after “visiting a friend”.

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