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South Africa flyhalf Elton Jantjies said he had tested positive for the banned substance Clenbuterol, but denies intentionally ingesting the substance as he faces a ban that could end his career.
Elton Jantjies, on the cusp of selection for the Springboks' World Cup team earlier this month, has tested positive for the prohibited substance Clenbuterol and now faces potential suspension.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says Sharks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse has been more a victim of circumstance than anything after he was omitted from the team to play Argentina in South Africa's final game before the Rugby World Cup squad is announced next Tuesday.
While the signs remain good that Siya Kolisi will be fit to lead the Springboks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, the inspirational flanker was not part of the 26-man squad named to play Argentina away next weekend.
Elton Jantjies back in an actual new Nike Springbok jersey?
The Springboks have made a late change to their team for Saturday's opening Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Pretoria with prop Steven Kitshoff replacing Ox Nche, who suffered an injury to his pectoral muscle on Tuesday.
With the news that Springbok flyhalf incumbent Handre Pollard will miss the upcoming Rugby Championship, the world champions need a new No 10 to start against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on 8 July.
South Africa out-half Handre Pollard will miss the Rugby Championship with a calf injury as director of rugby Rassie Erasmus concedes the loss of his first choice number 10 was a "worry" ahead of the World Cup in France.