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Victor Matfield after the Springboks beat the Lions in 2009

Celebrating centurions: Victor Matfield

As Eben Etzebeth prepares to make his 100th Test appearance, SARugbymag.co.za takes a look back at the Springbok centurions who have come before him.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 09: Johnny Sexton of Ireland celebrates a try during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium on July 09, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Ireland stick with winning combo against NZ

Ireland have made only one injury-enforced change for the third Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday as they push for a historic first series win in New Zealand.

Bok jersey motivated Hendrikse’s comeback

Jaden Hendrikse chats about returning to the Springbok squad after injury and being backed to start at scrumhalf in the series-deciding Test against Wales on Saturday.

Rugby Union - 2nd Test - South Africa v Wales - Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa - July 9, 2022 Wales' Dan Biggar receives medical attention

Wales tight-lipped over skipper’s fitness

Assistant coach Gethin Jenkins says Dan Biggar will be given as much time as possible to prove his availability for the upcoming series decider between Wales and the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.

Frans Malherbe, Eben Etzebeth, Franco Mostert

‘Losing your 100th Test will haunt you forever’

Jacques Nienaber has urged Eben Etzebeth to keep his focus as the Springbok lock prepares to make his 100th Test appearance in the series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.

Celebrating centurions: John Smit

As Eben Etzebeth prepares to make his 100th Test appearance, SARugbymag.co.za takes a look back at the Springbok centurions who have come before him.

Unsung Hero: Rossouw tackles Malherbe

After outmuscling Butch James for the spotlight, Frans Malherbe now faces the next challenger in the series to determine the most unheralded Springbok.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 09: Angus Ta'avao of the All Blacks is injured as referee Jaco Peyper talks to captain Sam Cane during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium on July 09, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

NZ prop cops three-week ban

New Zealand prop Angus Ta’avao will miss the third and deciding Test against Ireland after receiving a three-week suspension for a head-clash incident that resulted in his sending-off in the second Test.