South Africa fly-half Elton Jantjies given four-year ban after failed drugs test

In June 2023, Jantjies tested positive for banned substance Clenbuterol, which can help with weight loss and increase muscle mass.

Elton Jantjies of the Springboks signs autographs and takes a selfie with the fans at Adelaide Oval last month.

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024 - 15:04

PA Sport Staff

South Africa fly-half Elton Jantjies has been given a four-year ban following a positive drugs test.

In June 2023, Jantjies tested positive for banned substance Clenbuterol, which can help with weight loss and increase muscle mass.

The 33-year-old was provisionally suspended and so missed out on selection for the World Cup in France, where the Springboks successfully defended their title.

Jantjies had protested his innocence to the adverse finding, but on Thursday the South African Institute for Drug Free Sport (SAIDS) confirmed no hearing into his case had been held.

Jantjies has been capped 46 times and was part of the squad which won the 2019 World Cup, beating England in the final in Japan.