Eben Etzebeth
South African rugby player (born 1991)
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Eben Etzebeth is a South African professional rugby union player who currently plays for the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship and the South Africa national rugby team. He made his international debut for the Springboks in 2012 and has since won 129 caps, making him the Springboks' most capped player. His regular playing position is as a loosehead lock. He is often considered one of the best locks to have ever played for South Africa.
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Why did Scotland loss to Springboks feel inevitable? South Africa second row Eben Etzebeth said the 17-point win over Scotland flattered his side. So why did their win feel so inevitable?BBC Sport - Published | |
Scoreline 'flatters' Boks - so why did Scotland loss feel inevitable?South Africa second row Eben Etzebeth said the 17-point win over Scotland flattered his side. So why did their win feel so inevitable?BBC Sport - Published | |
Springboks target title in Etzebeth's record game South Africa aim to win their first Rugby Championship since 2019 on Saturday and face Argentina, who can also still win the title, in Nelspruit.BBC Sport - Published | |
Irish media definitely targeted me - SA's EtzebethEben Etzebeth says the Irish media "definitely targeted me" after he accused Ireland of being "arrogant" after last year's World Cup pool match between the sides.BBC Sport - Published | |
Aki shortlisted for World Rugby player of the yearIreland's Bundee Aki is on the four-man shortlist for the World Rugby men's player of the year award, along with Antoine Dupont, Eben Etzebeth and Ardie Savea.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ryan relishing battle with 'complete' EtzebethIreland's James Ryan is determined to impose himself against a South Africa pack that he believes contains "the complete second row" in Eben Etzebeth.BBC Sport - Published | |
Springboks recall frontline stars for Ireland gameEben Etzebeth is passed fit for South Africa's World Cup game with Ireland as they include 14 starters from the opening win over Scotland.BBC Sport - Published | |
South Africa 'focused' on Romania despite injuriesSouth Africa are "fully focused" on Romania despite injuries to key players Malcom Marx and Eben Etzebeth, says coach Jacques Nienaber.BBC Sport - Published |
