Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies is probably the most scrutinised player in South African rugby.

There also doesn't seem to be a middle ground when it comes to opinions about the playmaker -- South African rugby supporters either love him or loathe him in equal measure. His performances are often analysed with a lot more scrutiny in pubs across the country and on social media.

It could be because Jantjies is regarded as a maverick rugby player, whose arms are decorated in tattoos and who loves to pose with his sports cars on Instagram. He certainly doesn't play like a traditional South African flyhalf, in the pocket and looking to find territory.

Jantjies plays on the advantage line, tries little passes and dinks over the top. He is not scared to attack the line himself and take contact. But he is also an enigma of sorts -- because when he is good, he can be majestic. But when he has an off day, he can be pretty average.

Over the last year, though, he has had a lot more good games than bad ones.

Jantjies played a vital role in the Boks' 3-0 series win over France after a tough 2016 for the South African team and their flyhalf.

Jantjies sparked the South African team's attack and seemed to enjoy the new endeavour and pace the Boks are trying to play with. His much-talked about goalkicking was also very good, as he only missed two attempts at posts across the three-Test series.

Jantjies also led the Lions to their second consecutive Super Rugby final from the No 10 position, but yet most of South African media contingent at Tuesday's press conference with Jantjies and Bok backline coach Franco Smith wanted to know when the two other flyhalves in the squad -- young talent Curwin Bosch and Handré Pollard -- will be available for selection.

It's something that baffled Smith.