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Rugby World Cup player arrested

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4 years ago

May 16, 2022

A rugby World Cup-winning player has been arrested in Johannesburg

Fly-half Elton Jantjies was arrested for allegedly causing “malicious damage to property” on a flight from Dubai.

It is alleged the player damaged a light on board the aircraft. But his agent believes the incident has been “unnecessarily heightened”.

Local police confirmed the 31-year-old was released on a 1,000 South African Rand bail and is expected to appear at a magistrates’ court.

Jantjies has played 41 times for the Springboks and was part of the 2019 World Cup-winning squad.

He has been on holiday in Turkey with his family, who are still there, before flying home.

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Costa Haritos

Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.