Share

Elton Jantjies remains a Lion

Cape Town - Golden Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies has committed to the Johannesburg-based union for at least the next few seasons.

According to the Beeld website, the 23-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the aim of regaining the form that made him a Springbok last year.

Jantjies was loaned to the Stormers for this year's Super Rugby competition after the Kings replaced the Lions in the tournament.

But with the Lions back in the Super Rugby mix next year, the flyhalf decided to commit to them.

He had an indifferent season in the Cape, and the Stormers were not keen to secure his services full-time.

Meanwhile, several other key players also decided to extend their stay in Johannesburg. They are: Marnitz Boshoff, Lionel Mapoe, Alwyn Hollenbach, Ruan Combrinck, Franco van der Merwe, Jaco Kriel, Warren Whiteley and Willie Wepener.

Prop Bees Roux, who recently joined for the Currie Cup season, is also on the verge of signing a longer-term deal, while other players like Anthony Volmink, Stokkies Hanekom, Andries Coetzee, Derick Minnie and Willie Britz already had contracts for 2014.

Deon van Rensburg, Dylan des Fountain, Lionel Cronjé, CJ van der Linde and Martin Bezuidenhout are the ones yet to negotiate new deals but the Lions are reportedly keen to hold onto a few of them as well.

The Lions are currently fourth on the overall Currie Cup log, and host the Blue Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday (17:05 kick-off).


We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
25% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1472 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2250 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE