WHITE HOT AND ICE COLD

HOW JANTJIES’ FORM FLUCTUATED IN 2018

Lions v Bulls, Pretoria

The lions forwards outmuscled their Bulls counterparts and Jantjies took some excellent running and kicking options to keep his side on the front foot. The lions emerged 49-35 winners.

Lions v Blues, Johannesburg

The lions were 18 points ahead of the Blues at one stage but they lost their way badly, losing 38-35. Jantjies made several costly mistakes at the death.

Lions v Waratahs, Sydney

Jantjies looked every bit the general playing behind a rampant lions pack. The visitors claimed their first Super rugby win in Sydney.

Lions v Blues, Johannesburg

Springboks v England, Cape Town Jantjies had a game to forget in his first start of the test season. The fly-half struggled to control the ball in the wet weather and was eventually subbed in the 58th minute.

Lions v Jaguares (quarter-final), Johannesburg

Jantjies produced an attacking masterclass as the lions romped to an impressive win over the Jaguares, and was named man of the match.

Lions v crusaders (final), christchurch

“This is Elton Jantjies at his worst,” former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall said in commentary after yet another mistake by the lions fly-half. Jantjies’ poor decision-making, wayward tactical kicking and shocking defence proved costly as the visitors went down 37-18.

Springboks v Wallabies, Brisbane

Jantjies was the standout on attack for the Boks in an otherwise disappointing 23-18 defeat to the Wallabies.

Barbarians v Argentina, twickenham

Jantjies came off the bench in the second half and altered the course of the match with his pinpoint kicking and distribution. His late drop goal handed the Barbarians an unlikely victory.