In the domestic Currie Cup he spent six seasons with the Golden Lions before switching to his final team, Western Province.

Former Springbok coach Harry Viljoen handed Jantjes his debut against Italy in 2001, but he fell out of favour before forcing his way back into contention during Jake White's reign as the team's coach.

He failed to win a place in the 2007 Rugby World Cup but found a new lease of life under coach Peter de Villiers, playing all South Africa's test matches in 2008.

However, despite looking like being South Africa's first choice full back for the 2009 British & Irish Lions series he broke his leg during the 2009 Super 14 season, and was sidelined for over a year until making a return to the 2010 Currie Cup.

[1] He grew up with a love for all sports and represented South Africa not only in rugby, but also in both cricket and football at junior level.