Eben Etzebeth, Springboks
Surprise Start For Libbok As Etzebeth Set For Springboks Record
Fly-half Manie Libbok was a surprise choice as South Africa made nine changes for a Rugby Championship title decider against Argentina in Mbombela on Saturday.
Eben Etzebeth to break Springboks cap record as Manie Libbok backed at fly half after costly miss
Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Cheslin Kolbe are among those recalled by Rassie Erasmus after missing the defeat to the Pumas in Santiago del Estero. Manie Libbok, meanwhile, is backed despite his costly missed penalty in Argentina, forming a new starting half-back combination with Jaden Hendrikse.
Etzebeth set to become most capped Springbok in title decider
Lock Eben Etzebeth is set to become the most capped South African international of all time in the Rugby Championship decider against Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday as the Springboks also offer a rare start to flyhalf Manie Libbok.
Springboks aim to give record-breaking Eben Etzebeth a ‘fitting’ title as Manie Libbok starts
The Springboks want to repay their fans and veteran lock Eben Etzebeth, playing in his 128th Test, with a Rugby Championship win on Saturday in Mbombela.
Eben Etzebeth to break South African cap record as Manie Libbok backed at out-half despite costly miss
Lock Eben Etzebeth is set to become the most capped South African international of all time in the Rugby Championship decider against Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday as the Springboks also offer a rare start to out-half Manie Libbok.
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.
Springboks team: Eben Etzebeth to break all-time record as Rassie Erasmus makes bold Manie Libbok call for Rugby Championship decider
Eben Etzebeth is set to become the most capped Springboks player of all-time in South Africa's Rugby Championship decider against Argentina.
Eben Etzebeth set to become most capped Springbok in title decider against Argentina
Etzebeth is preparing to play in his 128th Test in Nelspruit and will overtake former secondrow colleague Victor Matfield
Eben Etzebeth set for record Springbok cap in Rugby Championship finale
Eben Etzebeth will become the most-capped Springbok of all time when he runs out at lock in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship finale against Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday.
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Boks to make Etzebeth milestone special
Bongi Mbonambi says the Springboks are eager to make Eben Etzebeth's record-breaking Test a memorable one as the world ...
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The impressive stat that puts Eben Etzebeth on the verge of history
The formidable Springbok lock has barely missed a beat in his pursuit of Victor Matfield's all-time Springbok record of 127 ...
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Moerat: Eben the epitome of consistency
Eben Etzebeth will match Victor Matfield’s record of 127 caps should he take the field at Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades ...