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 South Africa appearances if he comes onto the field.

With Eben Etzebeth set to equal Victor Matfield's Springbok record of 127 caps this weekend in Argentina, he pays tribute to one of the greatest players South Africa has ever produced. Final Whistle Presents Side Entry premieres every Thursday night and is also available immediately on Catch Up.

Eben Etzebeth will - in all likelihood - equal Victor Matfield's record of most Springbok Test caps on Saturday against Argentina.

Springboks legend Victor Matfield cannot understand why New Zealand Rugby refuse to select some of the players in the world for the All Blacks.

Eben Etzebeth will write his name into South African folklore when he becomes the joint most capped Springbok of all time.

Springbok legend Victor Matfield says Eben Etzebeth could well be the national team’s GOAT - Greatest of all Time.

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team for the penultimate round of the Rugby Championship as South Africa face Argentina in Santiago.

Eben Etzebeth has been named on the bench for the Rugby Championship clash against Argentina on Saturday, and should he come on as a replacement, he will equal the legendary Victor Matfield’s record of 127 caps.