Iva Jantjies, Elton’s wife, criticises Springboks’ response


Iva Jantjies, Elton Jantjies’ wife, has criticised the Springbok management group for their response to her husband’s behaviour.

According to reports, Springbok dietician Zeenat Simjee and Bok flyhalf Elton are involved in an alleged relationship. Both of them have been expelled from Argentina after it was revealed on Sunday that they had a very public relationship in Nelspruit before the Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks last month.

As of yet, the only statement from Bok management on the matter is that “No team protocols were infringed, but the people are returning to South Africa to deal with these personal reports and to avoid any distractions from the team’s preparations for the Test against Argentina.”

Iva, on the other hand, said in a News24 interview that “This is quite alarming for all the Springbok spouses since none of us were aware that this behaviour is truly not violating any regulations, and it’s regarded so lightly.”

“It’s quite unfortunate that a management (team) that won the World Cup would let issues like this arise inside the team atmosphere.”

Iva further said that she is currently in contact with Elton.

“We communicate constantly. He is terribly disappointed. I believe that separating himself from the Bok team would help him handle things as well, Iva remarked.

The Boks are getting ready for their Rugby Championship match against Argentina on Saturday in Buenos Aires.

The Boks will learn whether they have a chance to win the Rugby Championship when New Zealand and Australia play on Thursday in Melbourne. New Zealand took the lead after four rounds of matches, with 10 points, while South Africa, Australia, and Argentina tied for second place with nine points each.


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