Jantjies tests positive for BANNED substance

Elton Jantjies, who was left out of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup squad, has confirmed he tested positive for the use of a banned substance in June.

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According respected journalist Brendan Nel, Jantjies confirmed he had tested positive for the banned substance Clenbuterol.

As reported by Nel on the SuperSport website, Jantjies said in his statement that he was informed of a positive test that was provided to the SA Institute of Drug Free Sport in June.

ELTON JANTJIES STATEMENT

“It with no small amount of shock and sadness that I have to inform you that I received notification earlier this month, from the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport, that a urine sample that I had provided to them in June 2023, returned a positive test for a banned substance, Clenbuterol,” his statement reads.

“I have instructed legal representation to assist me in determining the source of the prohibited substance and I have instructed them to ask for my B Sample to be tested and to launch an inquiry into the possible causes for the positive test.”

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Jantjies denied any wrongdoing and says he will do everything in his might to prove that.

“At this stage I can say little more about the matter, save that I assure all my supporters that I have not and never will deliberately take a banned substance, and that I will do everything in my power to prove my innocence.

“This is another set-back in what has been a very volatile time for me, but I shall overcome this with the support of my family and friends. I know that there will be those out there who doubt my innocence, but I hope to prove you wrong, in due course. For those who support me, thank you.”

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