For most couples, this time of year signals making plans for romantic holidays, family time, gifts, festive cheer and for some, the splurge of bonuses.
For Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies, this will be his last festive season and Christmas spent as a married man to his wife Iva Ristic.
The 32-year-old who recently joined his new team Agen in France, was faced with a year of drama both on and off the field when he got involved in an alleged cheating scandal with Bok team dietitian Zeenat Simjee – which she has denied.
In November, according to reports in News24, the Springbok flyhalf admitted to his wife and said he was involved with Simjee for several months.
A month ago, Jantjies and Ristic looked very much in love in a recent post he shared of the couple in an embracing pose.
But now four weeks later, Ristic spoke to local publication The South African and confirmed that her divorce from Jantjies would be finalised after the festive season.
Ristic who is currently living in Turkey with their three children, said they were on “great terms” and parting as “friends”.
She told the publication that they will co-parent their kids.
In a recent press conference, Jantjies said he was focusing on his current spot in Agen and hopes to return to the Springbok squad next year.
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