The former Springbok, Elton Jantjies, world champion in 2019, was controlled with clenbuterol. He announced it himself in a press release sent to the South African press. “I asked my lawyers to help me determine the origin of the prohibited substance, to request that the B sample be tested and that an investigation be opened into the possible causes of the positive control”, explains the half. opening to 46 selections.
And the former SU Agen player last season (11 matches including 7 starts) added: “At this stage, I can’t say more, but I want to assure all my supporters that I never took and I will never take a banned substance. I will do everything in my power to prove my innocence.” Clenbuterol is a beta-stimulant that is used to boost lung function but also has anabolic effects.
Elton Jantjies (33) returned to the Springbok group this summer but did not play in the Rugby Championship. He was not selected with the South African squad to compete in the World Cup in France (September 8-October 28).