Elton Jantjies set for shock Springbok recall – report

Elton Jantjies could be called up to the Springboks’ training camp after missing out on the end of year tour to Europe last November.

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According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, Jantjies has a good chance of being part of the camp in Stellenbosch which starts on Monday, 6 March.

Jantjies last played for the Springboks on 22 August in last year’s Rugby Championship against the Wallabies in Adelaide.

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The 32-year-old was left out of the squad that toured Europe last November as he was without a club and lacked match fitness.

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His absence came after his much-publicised alleged affair with team dietician Zeenat Simjee made headlines and the pair were sent home while the Springboks were in Argentina preparing for a Test against Los Pumas.

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Jantjies has since been contracted by French ProD2 side Agen and has played his way back into fitness and form, putting in a series of reportedly impressive performances.

In Jantjies’ absence, Damian Willemse was given the nod in the No 10 jersey, with Manie Libbok his understudy off the bench.

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