Etzebeth eyes Sharks return, then Boks
Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth has targeted the meeting between the Sharks and Ulster in Durban next Saturday for his long-awaited comeback from injury.
Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth has targeted the meeting between the Sharks and Ulster in Durban next Saturday for his long-awaited comeback from injury.
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth became only the second player to win back-to-back SA Rugby’s Player of the Year awards at a glittering ceremony in Johannesburg on Thursday.
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