'He's a combination of Bakkies and myself': Big Vic happy to see ...
WEB17 hours ago — Eben Etzebeth being on the brink of breaking Victor Matfield's Bok caps record in Saturday's Rugby Championship decider against Argentina is a little bittersweet because Matfield called it years ago. ... Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire. Try our free 14-day trial ...
Springboks: Victor Matfield's superb tribute to ‘unbelievable’ …
WEBSep 20, 2024 — Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth and the legendary second-row Victor Matfield. 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 ...
Tried and trusted Springboks recalled to wrap up Rugby …
WEB4 hours ago — The Springboks also want to honor Etzebeth, whose 128th test will eclipse Victor Matfield for their all-time caps record. Etzebeth debuted in mid-2012 against England at age 20. Former Boks coach Nick Mallett praised Etzebeth for combining the qualities of Matfield and another great lock, Bakkies Botha.
Eben Etzebeth set to become the most capped Springbok
WEB1 day ago — This Saturday, Eben Etzebeth is set to achieve an historic milestone, as he becomes the most capped Springbok of all-time, with 128 appearances in the green and gold. Last week, he equalled the record held by Victor Matfield (127), when the Springboks played Argentina at Santiago del Estero in Argentina on the 21stSeptember 2024. This milestone achievement reflects the dominance that this two ...
Record-breaker Etzebeth shys away from the spotlight | Reuters
WEB5 hours ago — And then when it comes to the physicality, he never takes a step back," added former lock Victor Matfield, whose record he is breaking. ... Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters ...
Record-breaking Springbok Etzebeth seeks another major trophy
WEB1 day ago — The towering forward will become South Africa's most-capped rugby Test player as he makes his 128th appearance, overtaking fellow lock Victor Matfield, who retired in 2015.
Eben Etzebeth to break Springboks cap record as Manie Libbok …
WEB3 days ago — Eben Etzebeth to break Springboks cap record as Manie Libbok backed at fly half after costly miss. Etzebeth will surpass fellow lock Victor Matfield as the most-capped South African player
Eben is Bok’s GOAT, says Springbok legend Victor Matfield
WEBSep 17, 2024 — Springbok legend Victor Matfield says Eben Etzebeth could well be the national team’s GOAT - Greatest of all Time. Set to equal fellow lock Matfield’s national record of 127 Springbok Test caps when South Africa tackle Argentina at the . Santiago del Estero on Saturday, the former says the 32-year-old Etzebeth is worthy of being the new ...
Victor Matfield: 'A privilege that best Bok' Eben Etzebeth breaks ...
WEBSep 15, 2024 — Legendary Springbok Victor Matfield has sung the praises of Eben Etzebeth and said he is delighted that his fellow lock will soon break his South African Test appearance record.
Eben Etzebeth plays down Victor Matfield’s Springbok record
WEBEben 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 ...