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 130 caps, making him the Springboks' most capped player. His regular playing position is as a loosehead lock. He is widely regarded as one of the best locks of his generation.

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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 on November 10, 2024
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 on November 10, 2024
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 on September 26, 2024

Irish media definitely targeted me - SA's Etzebeth Eben 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 on July 3, 2024
Aki shortlisted for World Rugby player of the year Ireland'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 on October 26, 2023
Ryan relishing battle with 'complete' Etzebeth Ireland'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 on September 21, 2023

Springboks recall frontline stars for Ireland game Eben 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 on September 19, 2023
South Africa 'focused' on Romania despite injuries South Africa are "fully focused" on Romania despite injuries to key players Malcom Marx and Eben Etzebeth, says coach Jacques Nienaber. BBC Sport - Published on September 16, 2023