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Kolisi: Boks come first for Eben and Bongi

Siya Kolisi paid tribute to Springbok centurion Eben Etzebeth and 50-Test hooker Bongi Mbonambi after the duo celebrated their respective milestones by helping South Africa claim a series win over Wales.

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South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth (R) and South Africa's blindside flanker and captain Siya Kolisi celebrate after victory with teammates in the third rugby union Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on August 7, 2021. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP) (Photo by RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images)

Siya: I love Eben with all my heart

As one of his closest friends, Siya Kolisi has praised Eben Etzebeth for being a soldier of Springbok rugby as the formidable lock looks set to bring up 100 Test caps on Saturday.

Watch: Eben was a ‘softie’

As Eben Etzebeth prepares for his 100th Test match, hear from his high school coach about the world-renowned enforcer’s journey to becoming a Springbok great.

‘Team goals come first’ in Eben’s 100th

Beating Wales is the top priority for the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday in the series decider which doubles as a milestone Test for Eben Etzebeth and Bongi Mbonambi.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 16: Tendai Mtawarira of the Springboks brings his children onto the field for his 100th test for South Africa during the second test match between South Africa and England at Toyota Stadium on June 16, 2018 in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Recap: How each Bok centurion celebrated their 100th

Will Eben Etzebeth join Victor Matfield and Beast Mtawarira as the only Springbok centurions to claim wins in their 100th Test appearance?

Frans Malherbe, Eben Etzebeth, Franco Mostert

‘Losing your 100th Test will haunt you forever’

Jacques Nienaber has urged Eben Etzebeth to keep his focus as the Springbok lock prepares to make his 100th Test appearance in the series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa breaks during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Watch: Eben, the bulletproof Bok centurion

Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth is set to become the youngest South African to reach 100 Test caps on Saturday, which is testimony to his seemingly indestructible body.

Editorial use only. No book use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mark Lewis/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591939n) Eben Etzebeth of South Africa Wales v South Africa - Autumn Nations Series - 06 Nov 2021

Etzebeth on the edge of greatness

Eben Etzebeth is set to become the seventh – and youngest – Springbok to win 100 Test caps when he returns to Cape Town for the series decider against Wales.