Eben Etzebeth plays down Victor Matfield's Springbok record
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.
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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.
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.
Final Whistle Presents Side Entry: Victor Matfield & Nick Mallett pay tribute to Eben Etzebeth
With Eben Etzebeth set to equal Victor Matfield's Springbok record of 127 caps this weekend in Argentina, he pays tribute to one of the greatest players South Africa has ever produced. Final Whistle Presents Side Entry premieres every Thursday night and is also available immediately on Catch Up.
Etzebeth Set To Equal Record For Most Capped Springbok
Lock Eben Etzebeth will join Victor Matfield as the most capped Springbok if he plays off the bench on Saturday after being named in the matchday 23 to face Argentina in the Rugby Championship.
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.
‘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.
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