Video published on September 25, 2024 As Eben Etzebeth prepares to become the most-capped Springbok of all time, take a look back at his memorable Test debut against England in 2012. MORE: Boks to make Eben’s milestone special Photo: Anesh Debiky / Gallo Images
Bongi Mbonambi says the Springboks are eager to make Eben Etzebeth’s record-breaking Test a memorable one as the world champions battle Argentina for the Rugby Championship title on Saturday. Etzebeth is set to become the most-capped Springbok of all time, having returned to the starting lineup for the clash at the Mbombela Stadium, after playing
Eben Etzebeth has downplayed being set to equal the record for the most capped Springbok in a potential title-deciding Rugby Championship match against Argentina on Saturday. A win for the visiting team in northern city Santiago del Estero will make the four-time World Cup title-holders southern hemisphere champions for only the second time in 12
Handre Pollard paid tribute to Eben Etzebeth as “one of the ultimate Springboks” as the towering lock prepares to go equal Victor Matfield as South Africa’s most-capped player on Saturday. Etzebeth will equal Victor Matfield’s Bok record of 127 Test appearances if the legendary enforcer takes the field in the Rugby Championship clash with Argentina
Victor Matfield says Eben Etzebeth deserves to take over from him as the most-capped Springbok, with the lock set to go down as “one of the best Boks ever, if not the best”. Etzebeth, with 126 Tests and one away from Matfield’s all-time record, is poised to reach the milestone in the green and gold
Victor Matfield believes Siya Kolisi rejoining the Sharks after a brief stint in France will better manage his workload while making the Springbok skipper more accessible. The Sharks on Monday officially confirmed the return of Kolisi following his release from his contract with Racing 92. The announcement came less than 24 hours after the French
Bok icon Victor Matfield has questioned why New Zealand Rugby continues to overlook some of the “best players in the world” due to their policy on overseas-based stars. Matfield outlined how the policy is denying the All Blacks access to key talent, including Brodie Retallick, Richie Mo’unga and Shannon Frizell, all of whom are contracted
Victor Matfield says the Springboks can expect an “ultimate test” of their all-round ability when the world champions and New Zealand renew hostilities at Ellis Park on Saturday. The first of two Tests between the traditional rivals in the Rugby Championship will be played in Johannesburg, and at Cape Town Stadium a week later. Following
Lood de Jager says World Cup-winning teammate Eben Etzebeth deserves to become the most-capped Springbok as the enforcer closes in on Victor Matfield’s record. The sidelined De Jager has watched on from South Africa as Etzebeth went level with Bryan Habana in second place on the list of most-capped Springboks in the Rugby Championship clash
Springbok icon Victor Matfield says New Zealand currently lacks “athletes” like Jonah Lomu, who helped make the All Blacks one of the most dominant teams on the planet. New Zealand suffered a rare defeat on home soil to Argentina in the Rugby Championship last week. On Saturday, Los Pumas face the All Blacks in their
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