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Springbok flyhalf Jantjies injured in Japan - report

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Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies will be out of action for up to three months. According to Rapport, Jantjies underwent surgery last week in the Western Cape following a shoulder injury.

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The Bok sustained the injury during a Japan League One match for NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes in Japan.

The newspaper also reported that NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes head coach Johan Ackermann revealed Jantjies could be on the sidelines for two to three months.

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“He should maybe play with us again in April,” Ackerman told the Rapport.

“The last few games of the season,”

However, the good news is that the flyhalf will recover in time for Springboks’ first Test of the year against Wales on July 2 at Loftus Versfeld.

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Hellhound 1 hour ago
'If we win the World Cup in 3 years, no one remembers the blitz not working'

If they win the WC in 3 years... How about start winning each game before then starting on Saturday? How will you win a WC if you can't even win a game now? There is no winning culture there.


Let me ask this... Is your excuses for losing against the Boks written by Thursday and ready to hand out with the team announcement?


Because that is the wrong thing to say currently. The English isn't winning any games currently except against Tier 2 nations. Granted it's close losses, but instead of getting better, they seem to get worse.


SA is targeting the English game with their best. The Boks is in great form, despite the Scottish game. The Scottish would have destroyed the English on Saturday if they played them instead of the Boks. They were brilliant despite the scoreline.


I'd suggest that they concentrate on the next game. Each and every time. Forget about the WC and 6N. Start by winning each game you play. It doesn't matter if it's an ugly win or not. It doesn't matter if people say you play boring rugby.


Winning is winning. Extravagant or not. If their minds is on the WC already they will lose. Yes, build depth for the WC in 3 years time. Get the talent and test them. Give them that chance to compete like Rassie does. Learn from a coach who is arguably the best coach ever.


You don't need to play like the Boks. All that is needed is to get the talent in for the WC in 3 years time, but to say IF WE WIN the WC, but you can't even win a game...

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