World Cup-winning rugby player Elton Jantjies charged after plane incident

South Africa rugby player Elton Jantjies arrives at Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court in Johannesburg (AP)

South Africa rugby player Elton Jantjies has been charged with malicious damage to property and contravening aviation laws after allegedly breaking a TV screen and swearing at fellow passengers and crew members on a flight home from a holiday in Turkey, prosecutors said.

The World Cup winner was arrested on Sunday when his flight landed at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.