 Name: Elton Jantjies
Position: Flyhalf
Physical: 1.76m; 84kg
Born: 01.08.90, Graaf Reniet
Province: Golden Lions
Provincial Caps: 26
Provincial Points: 329 (2t, 77c, 52p, 3dg)
Provincial Debut: 2010 v Leopards
Super Rugby Caps: 13
Super Rugby Points: 102 (21c, 18p, 2dg)
Super Rugby Debut: 2011 v Bulls
Profile Paragraph: Jantjies may be just 21 years old, but he has an incredibly bright future ahead of him. Starting his rugby career with the Lions in 2006 at the U16 Craven Week, he has progressed through the ranks, and made his professional debut in the 2010 Currie Cup. Jantjies so impressed during the competition that he was awarded the SARU Young Player of the Year award as well as the SA U20 Player of the Year award. HE was later included in the Springboks end of year tour. Jantjies had a mixed 2011 season. His Super Rugby season was less than ideal, and many attributed it to his youth. However, under the guidance and mentorship of coach Carlos Spencer, Jantjies was back with a bang in the Currie Cup competition where he showed his true talent. Jantjies was the second highest points scorer in the competition and was nominated as Currie Cup player of the Year in the SA Rugby Player Awards, but lost out to team mate and captain, Joshua Strauss.
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