Big Vic: Privilege for Eben to take my record
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”.
Eben shares his role in Kolisi’s comeback
Their careers have intertwined for years and share a tight bond off the field, so it’s not surprising Eben Etzebeth told Siya Kolisi he hoped the fellow Bok star returned to SA.
Colossal Etzebeth a force of nature
Eben Etzebeth notched up another monstrous outing as the two-time World Cup winner showed his quality at lock for the Springboks in the shadow of Table Mountain.
Stick: Eben will ignite Bomb Squad
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has backed Eben Etzebeth to make a huge impact off the bench for the Springboks against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Eben cleared to tackle All Blacks
The Springboks have confirmed that Eben Etzebeth has been cleared to face the All Blacks in Johannesburg on Saturday after completing all training sessions this week.
Boks to spring Eben surprise?
Eben Etzebeth could still get called into the Springboks’ team to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park, after initially being left out of the matchday-23 due to a knee issue.
Boks back Fassi to fly against All Blacks
Aphelele Fassi has retained his place at fullback while Jasper Wiese is set to make his first appearance of the season when the Boks tackle the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Eben doubtful amid Bok lock ‘hoodoo’
Assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that the Springboks are facing a second-row quandary as Eben Etzebeth is doubtful for Saturday’s clash with the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Lood cheering ‘champion’ Eben to Bok record
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.
Bok veterans to escort Dricus to Octagon
Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth are set to walk Dricus du Plessis to the ring when the UFC middleweight champion defends his title against Israel Adesanya in Perth on Sunday.
