Former Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has hit back at media speculation that he is living on the streets.
Fallen Bok hero Elton Jantjies has addressed rumors that he is currently homeless in an Instagram video.
The former Springbok flyhalf was once again trending for the wrong reasons when claims surfaced in the media that he was kicked out of his mother and close friend's house.
This comes after the rugby bad boy was rumored to have been kicked out of his Bryanston mansion for allegedly failing to pay his monthly deposit.
Is “Bad Boy” Elton Jantjies homeless?
In a report by jimoya Earlier this week, the magazine said these “evictions” were the result of the 2019 World Cup winner's disgraceful partying methods, which included constant drinking, drugs, hosting sex workers and playing music all night. It is claimed that the act included the act of streaming.
jimoya Sources also said Jantjies even told a friend that he was trying to enter the gold market and was involved with hackers.
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Attention: Elton Jantjies denies rumors
The former Lions player shared a video on Instagram addressing these sensational claims.
Wearing a black and white Prada T-shirt as he stood in front of his luxury home in Johannesburg, Jantjies said he was not homeless and had not lived with his mother during this period.
“My mom kicked me out because of people saying I'm homeless…For me, it's actually a joke to take those comments seriously. I understand.
“I have a house. I'm not homeless. My mother didn't kick me out. I don't know what facts are behind all this,” he said in the video.
Before taking his followers on a small tour of his home, he made it clear that he felt it was the media's responsibility to apologize for the misinformation spread on the internet.
In response to the video, his mother Elma commented:
“Glory be to God. You are His beloved son, and you are covered in His blood, son.”
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live the lambo life
Also considering that the 34-year-old rugby player has two Lamborghinis in his car collection and enjoys treating himself to a spa day, calling it a “daily lifestyle tool” Then, the image of a homeless man does not emerge.
Doping drama and coaching live
The former Springbok number 10 was suspended from the sport for four years on January 18 this year after testing positive for the banned drug clenbuterol, a fat burner that also helps improve stamina.
However, Jantjies has been given a lifeline as a coach at Ruga School, a rugby academy in Johannesburg, where he is busy leading clinics with his brother Tony Jantjies.