The bad news for the Springboks’ chief rivals is that Eben Etzebeth’s competitive fire burns brighter than ever — and he is determined to hang onto his iconic No 4 jersey for as long as possible. With ...

Siya Kolisi returns from injury while Eben Etzebeth closes in on a historic milestone, making the Springboks’ clash against ...

Junior Springboks make history by defeating New Zealand 23-15 to win the U20 World Championship, ending a 13-year title ...

South Africa will be led by returning captain Siya Kolisi when they take on Georgia in a Test at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday ...

After a sighter to establish his range, Eben Etzebeth strikes. The illustrious Springboks lock has been offered a trivia question: how many of his 129 caps have come against Maro Itoje? “We’ve ...

Heading into another big international season Etzebeth said that the fire to put on the green and gold still burned brightly ...

From being described as “dented” to well-rested by his respective coaches this year, Eben Etzebeth is raring to go for the Springboks in the international season.

Replacements: 16 Malcolm Marx, 17 Gerhard Steenekamp, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Eben Etzebeth, 20 Elrigh Louw, 21 Kwagga Smith; 22 Grant Williams, 23 Handre Pollard. Additional reporting by Reuters.

Aphelele Fassi scored a try a debut for the Springboks against Georgia in 2021 and would love to score more on Saturday against the same team in Mbombela.

Eben Etzebeth in action (AFP via Getty Images) He was also out with concussion after being hurt playing for South Africa against England at Twickenham in 2016 and again in Super Rugby action in 2019.