Eben Etzebeth equalled Victor Matfield's record of most Springbok Test caps on Saturday, 21 September against Argentina.

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Only two players in history have breached the 150 international cap mark, namely Welsh legend Alun Wyn Jones who is at the top with 171 caps (158 for Wales and 13 for the British and Irish Lions), while All Blacks star Sam Whitelock played 153 Tests. Both of them, like Etzebeth and Matfield, are also locks.

Legendary former player Victor Matfield has identified a current double World Cup winner who he believes is already the best Springbok ever.

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.

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.

Eben Etzebeth will write his name into South African folklore when he becomes the joint most capped Springbok of all time.