This week, Jantjies has joined up along with his new French membership as he appears to revive his faltering profession, with the ProD2 aspect having lately introduced that that they had signed the Springbok flyhalf till 2024, providing him a much-needed profession lifeline.
Jantjies had been plying his commerce in Japan for Urayasu D-Rocks, however the membership was allegedly set to terminate his contract in December amidst the dishonest scandal that has rocked the rugby fraternity.
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The assertion got here after the skilled flyhalf and crew dietician Zeenat Simjee had been launched from the Bok camp after experiences of an alleged tryst between the 2, which Jantjies lately admitted to.
It’s led to some of the dramatic tales in South African sports activities historical past, whereas it more and more seems that Jantjies’ Springboks profession is indefinitely on maintain.
Speaking upon his arrival at Agen, Jantjies was requested in an interview with RugbyRama whether or not he seen this stint in France as his final likelihood to push for participation on the 2023 World Cup.
“It’s a goal, but my main focus is to achieve big goals with Agen,” he commented. “I want to play good rugby, and make sure I make a difference for the team. This is the number one objective before playing with the Springboks. If I perform well, maybe I will have a chance with the national team, who knows…”
Meanwhile, when requested whether or not leaving South Africa to play in France was primarily based on the circumstances of his tough previous few months, he responded emphatically.
“All my problems are behind me today!” he acknowledged, whereas confirming he would start coaching along with his new crew on Tuesday.
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According to a current article in City Press, the newest twist within the struggles of Jantjies pertains to his disagreement with agent James Adams, who is claimed to have sued the Springboks flyhalf for breach of contract as a consequence of unpaid cash.
The report states that Jantjies accepted a plea settlement in court docket paperwork, and paid R300 000 to Adams’ company, In Touch Sports. However, he allegedly owed a complete of R800 000.
Jantjies has now dramatically claimed that so-called gang members have been despatched to his dwelling to gather the remainder of the cash. A City Press supply states that the ‘debt collectors’ obtained one other R150 000 from Jantjies, who has reportedly filed a criticism with World Rugby over the dispute along with his former agent.
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Meanwhile, in a wide-ranging interview on the newest version of Rugby Pass’ ‘Offload Podcast’, Jantjies lately stated he spent a fortnight on the Harmony ‘rehab clinic’ in Cape Town to deal with insomnia and take a “mental break” from rugby and intense media scrutiny.
He additionally revealed that it was Rassie Erasmus who performed a key function in serving to him examine into the clinic.
“For me, personally, it (the principle precedence) is simply to deal with my household, I’ve obtained a break and that is the rationale why I’m right here, after which afterwards I’ll in all probability get again to rugby and that’s the fundamental two issues I’ll keep on with.
“I used to be in a facility in Cape Town only for like two weeks. I had a chat with Rassie and he instructed me he has obtained a spot the place I can simply change off mentally after which afterwards I can get a break with my household.
“My main thing was just to switch off from a psychological point of view, especially with all the media going on. And all the speculation, they keep on speculating until they probably want me to speak up but I don’t get involved in media stuff.”
Jantjies added that the assist of Erasmus meant rather a lot to him.
“Yeah, an enormous assist, large assist. He took me there (to the clinic) and we chatted and I stated, ‘Coach, I think it is a great idea. Let’s do it’. From his perspective no matter he tells me I’ll do it 99.9 p.c.
“Hopefully, a lot of the boys can say the same things. He is a good friend for me and a good coach as well, he is very honest with me. I take his opinions in high regard.”
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JANTJIES HAS RECENTLY SPENT TIME WITH HIS FAMILY IN CYPRUS
In a current interview with News24, Jantjies admitted to the affair with Simjee, opening up concerning the ache brought on and the way he’s working in the direction of repairing the harm performed. The article additionally states that he made the confession to his spouse, Iva, who can also be quoted within the article and states that they are unlikely to be romantically concerned ever once more.
Jantjies additionally stated he had utterly minimize communication with Simjee, and reportedly added that he was “amazed” she was again within the Bok camp.
“At the end of the day what happened, happened. I am not proud of it, but I am learning to deal with it and start afresh. My family is my life and right now I am working on getting my rugby career back on track. This has honestly been one of the worst experiences of my life.”
Although he beforehand denied the affair in a press release, Jantjies stated this was not written by him and that he regretted inserting his belief on others to do “damage control” on his behalf.
The Springbok stalwart has continued to put up repeatedly to his instagram account, displaying him arduous at work within the gymnasium and doing varied boxing periods, which stays one other sport that he’s extraordinarily enthusiastic about.
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