Elton Jantjies

Elton Jantjies
Full nameElton Thomas Jantjies
Date of birth (1990-08-01) 1 August 1990 (age 34)
Place of birthMiddelburg, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9+12 in)
Weight88 kg (13 st 12 lb; 194 lb)
SchoolHoërskool Florida
Notable relative(s)Tony Jantjies (brother)
Spousenone
ChildrenThree
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Youth career
2006–2009 Golden Lions
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–2014 Golden Lions 3 (12)
Correct as of 22 March 2014
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–2018 Shining Arcs 32 (195)
2021 Pau 3 (26)
2022 Red Hurricanes Osaka 1 (0)
2023 Agen 11 (65)
Correct as of 14 July 2024
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2020 Golden Lions 51 (536)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–2012 Lions 26 (228)
2013 Stormers 13 (11)
2014–2020 Lions 109 (982)
Correct as of 28 April 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010 South Africa U20 5 (12)
2012–2022 South Africa 46 (335)
Correct as of 27 August 2022

Elton Thomas Jantjies (born 1 August 1990) is a South African professional rugby union player who plays as fly-half.

Jantjies made his professional debut with the Lions during the 2011 Super Rugby season, and his international debut with the Springboks during the inaugural Rugby Championship. He has received several significant sporting awards, including the SARU Young Player of the Year award (2010), and the SA U20 Player of the Year award (2010).

In June 2014 it was reported that Jantjies had signed a contract with Japanese side NTT Communications Shining Arcs who play in the Top League. This move meant that he was ruled out for the Currie Cup competition in 2014.

The fly-half tested positive for the substance Clenbuterol which is a banned substance and subsequently received a 4-year ban from rugby, ultimately ending his career in a swarm of controversies.