Despite being issued a four-year ban after being discovered responsible of allegedly doping, former Springbok Elton Jantjies has insisted that he’s NOT retired. He’s additionally vowed to make knowledgeable taking part in comeback.

The notorious flyhalf made the feedback in an interview on Behind The Ruck podcast this week.

In current years, Elton has been linked to Japanese and French golf equipment Red Hurricanes and Agen, respectively. He was additionally allegedly offered a “lifeline” by his old club at the Lions, earlier than information of his ban.

ELTON JANTJIES SPEAKS OUT AMID DOPING BAN

Elton Jantjies has damaged his silence for the primary time since his doping ban was issued by the South African Institute of Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) a 12 months in the past.

According to Planet Rugby, Jantjies examined constructive for an unlawful substance – Clenbuterol – in 2023.

At the time, SAIDS CEO Khalid Galant stated the enchantment window for Jantjies to dispute the allegations had closed, successfully ushering within the four-year ban.

However, talking on Behind The Ruck, Elton Jantjies hinted that his skilled taking part in profession was not over.

When requested by co-presenter Rudy Paige, additionally a former Springbok, requested if Jantjies was retired, the latter firmly responded: “No!”

Jantjies – who final performed for the Boks in 2022 – would solely be eligible to play once more in three years, in 2028, on the age of 37.

Rudy then requested if Jantjies anticipated to return to skilled rugby, both at nationwide or membership stage. 

Jantjies responded: “200%….soon”.

Jantjies’s final stint with the Springboks was in 2022 when he was linked to an alleged affair with workforce dietician Zeenat Simjee. He’s additionally reportedly been let go of golf equipment Agen and Red Hurricanes over a series of scandals.

FROM PLAYING TO COACHING 

During his Behind The Ruck episode, Elton Jantjies additionally mentioned his new enterprise into rugby teaching by way of his firm, The Game Changers.

The Springbok flyhalf revealed he supplied personalised and particular person teaching to each skilled and beginner rugby gamers, one thing he claims has “never been done before”.

Jantjies is following within the footsteps of his late father, Thomas, who was additionally a rugby coach.

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