Eben Etzebeth, Victor Matfield and Springboks
Eben Etzebeth and Victor Matfield’s Springbok Test careers COMPARED
Eben Etzebeth equalled Victor Matfield's record of most Springbok Test caps on Saturday, 21 September against Argentina.
‘Eben will reach 150 Tests for Springboks,’ says legend Victor Matfield
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.
Springboks team: Rassie Erasmus makes 10 changes as Boks chase record run and Eben Etzebeth matches Matfield against Argentina
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team for the penultimate round of the Rugby Championship as South Africa face Argentina in Santiago.
Victor Matfield: Current star is the ‘best Springbok of all time’
Legendary former player Victor Matfield has identified a current double World Cup winner who he believes is already the best Springbok ever.
Final Whistle Presents Side Entry: Victor Matfield & Nick Mallett pay tribute to Eben Etzebeth
With Eben Etzebeth set to equal Victor Matfield's Springbok record of 127 caps this weekend in Argentina, he pays tribute to one of the greatest players South Africa has ever produced. Final Whistle Presents Side Entry premieres every Thursday night and is also available immediately on Catch Up.
Eben is Bok’s GOAT, says Springbok legend Victor Matfield
Springbok legend Victor Matfield says Eben Etzebeth could well be the national team’s GOAT - Greatest of all Time.
Eben Etzebeth plays down Victor Matfield’s Springbok record ahead of Pumas clash
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.
‘Bakkies, he’s already the enforcer, we need to stand back here’ – Victor Matfield in heartfelt tribute to ‘unbelievable’ Eben Etzebeth
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.
All eyes on Eben Etzebeth when Springboks front Los Pumas
Eben Etzebeth will write his name into South African folklore when he becomes the joint most capped Springbok of all time.
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 ...
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Matfield tells Boks to get it done and dusted in Argentina: ‘Don’t give them a sniff’
Bok coach Rassie Erasmus sprung a surprise when he named a strong touring squad for their trip to South America.
Etzebeth Equals Record For Most Springbok Caps
Eben Etzebeth earned a record-equalling 127th Test cap for South Africa during their Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Santiago del Estero on Saturday.
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Matfield: Siya’s return a ‘dream’ deal
Victor Matfield believes Siya Kolisi rejoining the Sharks after a brief stint in France will better manage his workload while ...
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Victor Matfield: Eben Etzebeth will be the best Springbok ever
currently held by Victor Matfield. The former Bok skipper and lock ended his illustrious 14-year international career having donned the green and gold, the prancing Springbok on his breast ...
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 ...
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Indomitable Eben stands tall as the greatest Springbok of all time
The indomitable Eben Etzebeth will dethrone Victor Matfield as the outright most-capped Springbok ever on Saturday, 28 ...
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Etzebeth breaks record and Libbok in for Rugby Championship decider
Etzebeth will break Matfield's record of 127 caps for the Boks, while Libbok is backed to start after missing a crucial kick ...