Eben Etzebeth plays down Victor Matfield's Springbok record
Opinion
OPINION: As Test record looms, is Eben Etzebeth the Boks’ best ever No 4?
If everything goes according to plan and he doesn’t pick up a serious injury this weekend, Eben Etzebeth will become South Africa’s most capped rugby player in Mbombela in the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina next Saturday.
Eben Etzebeth plays down Victor Matfield’s Springbok record ahead of Pumas clash
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.
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Eben Etzebeth earned a record-equalling 127th Test cap for South Africa during their Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Santiago del Estero on Saturday.
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Springbok Etzebeth Diverts Attention From Looming Caps Record
South Africa lock 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.
‘Bakkies, he’s already the enforcer, we need to stand back here’ – Victor Matfield in heartfelt tribute to ‘unbelievable’ Eben Etzebeth
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.
Victor Matfield: Eben Etzebeth will be the best Springbok ever
Victor Matfield, who played 127 times for the Springboks, believes that no one better than Eben Etzebeth should hold the record for most Tests played for South Africa.
All eyes on Eben Etzebeth when Springboks front Los Pumas
Eben Etzebeth will write his name into South African folklore when he becomes the joint most capped Springbok of all time.
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