Eben to tackle All Blacks
Eben Etzebeth will captain the Springboks in the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand on Saturday in Auckland despite the death of his father.
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Eben Etzebeth will captain the Springboks in the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand on Saturday in Auckland despite the death of his father.
Ian Foster said the All Blacks’ thoughts were with Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth after his father died in the lead-up to the clash between the teams on Saturday.
The Springboks will give Eben Etzebeth time to make a final call on his availability to face the All Blacks after the camp received news of the death of his father.
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