Cape Town - Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies is set to head to Japan and won't be available for the Currie Cup later this year.
According to the Beeld website, the 23-year-old Springbok has signed a deal with the NTT Shining Arcs.
He will, however, return to play for the Lions in next year's Super Rugby competition, as is the case with many Japan-based South Africans.
Jantjies, who played two Tests for the Boks in 2012, has fallen out of favour at the Lions where Marnitz Boshoff is the first-choice flyhalf.
This therefore brings an end to reports linking Jantjies with possible moves to the Kings and Cheetahs for the Currie Cup later this year.
According to the Beeld website, the 23-year-old Springbok has signed a deal with the NTT Shining Arcs.
He will, however, return to play for the Lions in next year's Super Rugby competition, as is the case with many Japan-based South Africans.
Jantjies, who played two Tests for the Boks in 2012, has fallen out of favour at the Lions where Marnitz Boshoff is the first-choice flyhalf.
This therefore brings an end to reports linking Jantjies with possible moves to the Kings and Cheetahs for the Currie Cup later this year.