Eben ready to smash Ireland
The Springboks have received a massive boost as Eben Etzebeth has recovered quicker than expected from his shoulder injury to be ready for the World Cup clash against Ireland.
The Springboks have received a massive boost as Eben Etzebeth has recovered quicker than expected from his shoulder injury to be ready for the World Cup clash against Ireland.
Bok skipper Siya Kolisi and fellow World Cup winners Eben Etzebeth and Cheslin Kolbe were spotted in the stands at the Pool D clash between Samoa and Chile on Saturday.
Eben Etzebeth left the field in the 26th minute of South Africa’s opening win of the World Cup, but the Bok enforcer found time to lock eyes with Scotland skipper Jamie Ritchie.
Eben Etzebeth is expected to be sidelined for up to 10 days with a shoulder injury, Rassie Erasmus said on Monday.
Eben Etzebeth says he doesn’t think his shoulder injury is “too serious” after being forced off midway into the first half against Scotland on Sunday.
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Eben Etzebeth says the Springboks will hold nothing back when they clash with New Zealand at a sold-out Twickenham on Friday in their final hit-out before the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is confident Marvin Orie can slot in at No 5 for the world champions in France in the absence of regular second-row partner Lood de Jager.
According to former Scotland lock Jim Hamilton, Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth has channelled the “violence” within him and become one of the greatest players ever.