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'I’ve got all the right answers, I’ve got all the facts' - Elton Jantjies fires back at critics

BY Philip Bendon  ·  Monday May 6, 2024

Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok Elton Jantjies shocked the rugby world when it was revealed that he tested positive for the banned substance Clenbuterol last year.

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Following the public announcement of his failed test results, Jantjies was handed a four-year ban by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS).

Maintaining his innocence since day one, the flyhalf has once again fought back by releasing a video on his personal Instagram page.

Speaking into the camera, Jantjies said that he believes that he will be back earlier than many suspect.

“A lot of people have a lot of questions in terms of my rugby career, but just know that I will be back sooner than you think,” said Jantjies.

“Through all the research, through all the facts, and all the evidence, a lot of organisations have been involved in terms of me being tested for something that I have never used.

“I will elaborate more in terms of me missing my second World Cup, but I am not negative about it because I am preparing myself for much more, something much bigger.

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“I’m focussing on the next cycle, but I’ve got a few things that I need to sort out, but I am very positive.

“I truly believe that these last few months are a blessing in disguise. Yes, I want to play rugby and I want to do what I love, but it has created other opportunities for me.

“It’s a big eye opener, so when I get back to the rugby field there is going to be a different version of Elton.

“I just want to thank all my family members who are supporting me. There are a lot of fans who support me and just believe that I will be back on the park sooner than you think.

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“I’ve got all the right answers, I’ve got all the facts and I’ve got all the evidence against a lot of organisations that’s not doing it the right way.”

“It has created a lot of answers for me in my personal life and my rugby career.

“There were a lot of people that I actually looked up to, but they disappointed me badly. People that I believed in.”

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