Tue, 21-Oct-2025

The World Cup-winning South African fly-half Elton Jantjies was arrested at Johannesburg’s airport.

Elton Jantjies

South Africa’s World Cup-winning fly-half On Sunday, Elton Jantjies was arrested at a Johannesburg airport for allegedly inflicting “malicious property damage” on a flight from Dubai. Jantjies, 31, was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport and freed on bail of 1,000 rand (£51). On Monday, he is scheduled to appear in a magistrates’ court. Jantjies’ … Read more

South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard signs for Leicester

Handre Pollard

English Premiership leaders Leicester on Tuesday announced the signing of South Africa World Cup-winning fly-half Handre Pollard, who will join the club ahead of the 2022/23 season. The 27-year-old, who was in the Springbok team that beat England in the 2019 World Cup final, will join the Tigers from French club Montpellier. His arrival will … Read more

Kiwi fly-half West joins Toulon

Ihaia West

 Fly-half Ihaia West has signed for Toulon on a three year contract from Top 14 rivals La Rochelle, his new club confirmed on Sunday. “Ihaia West will join Toulon from next season and will wear the red and black jersey until 2025,” Toulon said in a statement. West arrived at La Rochelle in 2018 from … Read more