Springboks: Victor Matfield's superb tribute to ‘unbelievable’ Eben ...
WEB23 hours ago · Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth and the legendary second-row Victor Matfield. Victor Matfield has eulogised over the brilliance of second-row Eben Etzebeth, who is set to equal his Springboks cap record this weekend. The 32-year-old has been named on the bench for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against Argentina and will move onto 127 ...
Springbok Etzebeth diverts attention from looming caps record
WEB2 days ago · Etzebeth, a 32-year-old who debuted for the Springboks in 2012, has been named among the eight replacements and will equal the 127-cap record of Victor Matfield if he plays off the bench. But the ...
OPINION: As Test record looms, is Eben Etzebeth the Boks' best …
WEB1 day ago · Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is on the verge of equalling compatriot Victor Matfield's national caps record. ... For more news your way. Download The Citizen App for IOS and Android.
The impressive stat that puts Eben Etzebeth on the verge of history
WEB4 days ago · The impressive stat that puts Eben Etzebeth on the verge of history. ‘First name on the team sheet’ is an often-used phrase in rugby but in the case of Eben Etzebeth it applies better than most. The formidable Springbok lock has barely missed a beat in his pursuit of Victor Matfield’s all-time Springbok record of 127 caps.
Eben Etzebeth set to become winningest Springbok EVER
WEB2 days ago · Image: SA Rugby website. Eben Etzebeth is set to become the Springbok to have tasted victory most often on Saturday in Argentina. That is, of course, if the Springboks triumph in their Rugby ...
Springboks: Handre Pollard praises 'special person' Eben Etzebeth ...
WEB2 days ago · Springboks fly-half Handre Pollard has sung the praises of fellow Rugby World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth as the lock is set to equal South Africa’s Test appearance record. Etzebeth currently has 126 international appearances for the Springboks after making his debut for the four-time world champions against England in Durban in 2012.
Etzebeth set to equal record for most capped Springbok
WEB3 days ago · Photo: Getty Images. Lock Eben Etzebeth will join Victor Matfield as the most capped Springbok if he plays off the bench on Saturday after being named in the matchday 23 to face Argentina in the ...
Springboks alter squad for All Blacks as Eben Etzebeth passed fit
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Eben Etzebeth, who was excluded from the initial squad due to a knee injury, has been cleared to play and replaces Marco van Staden on the bench. Head coach Rassie Erasmus said the selection policy is to only pick players who train on Monday, but Etzebeth made it through training pain-free all week.
'Enforcer' Etzebeth: The Springbok engine that never stops | Sport …
WEBOct 17, 2023 · Eben Etzebeth scored a try and made several crucial interventions as South Africa beat France in the quarter-finals. The 31-year-old veteran is the heart of the pack and the enforcer for the Boks, who face England in the semi-finals.
Etzebeth cleared for NZ as Boks release four players
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids said on Monday that South Africa may have to face New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday without their most-capped player, Eben Etzebeth, while RG Snyman and Salmaan Moerat are not yet ready to …