Pollard out – pick your 10
With Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard in cruise control, and little to no credible competition for the No 10 jersey, who would you start in an emergency at the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
Boks expect sharper Elton, more minutes for Duane
Jacques Nienaber has emphasised that the Springboks expect returning flyhalf Elton Jantjies to be “much sharper” off the bench against the Wallabies on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Watch: Let Elton play his natural game
Swys de Bruin and Nick Mallett reflect on Elton Jantjies’ performance against Wales and debate whether the Springbok game plan suits his style of play.
Pollard set for recall after Jantjies misfires
The Springboks are likely to recall first-choice flyhalf Handre Pollard in place of misfiring Elton Jantjies for the second Test against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Nienaber: Elton will be better next week
Jacques Nienaber was delighted with Damian Willemse’s match-winning performance against Wales on Saturday, but also defended Elton Jantjies’ error-strewn first-half showing.
Elton free to fly against Wales
The case against World Cup-winning Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been provisionally withdrawn, his lawyer said, after his arrest last month on charges of damaging airline property.
Watch: Willie too risky at 10?
With Jacques Nienaber having named his Springbok squad for the upcoming Test season, Swys de Bruin and Nick Mallett discuss the flyhalf selections should there be an injury to Handre Pollard or Elton Jantjies.
Watch: Elton lets one fly off the boot
This pinpoint crosskick from Elton Jantjies for an epic Springbok breakout try is what the veteran flyhalf does when he’s not changing aeroplane lightbulbs.
Bok coach: Kolbe can play 10
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will consider Cheslin Kolbe at flyhalf if regulars Handre Pollard and Elton Jantjies are unavailable for selection. DYLAN JACK reports.
Bok flyhalf goes under the knife for shoulder injury
Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has had to undergo surgery in the Western Cape this week after suffering a shoulder injury while playing for his club in Japan.
