Eben Etzebeth

Eben Etzebeth tackle. The Springbok second-row marked his 100th cap with a trademark monster hit for South Africa against Wales.

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Latest Springbok centurion Eben Etzebeth's career will continue to prosper and he will likely become the team's most capped player.

Today's Castle Incoming Series Test decider between Wales and South Africa (who both have one win behind them) kicked off with very emotional renditions of ...

— Springboks (@Springboks)July 16, 2022 Within 15 minutes of kick-off, Handré Pollard had pushed South Africa ahead with 10-0 – by first scoring a penalty penalty goal from right in front, followed by the first try of the Test which he then converted! Today’s Castle Incoming Series Test decider between Wales and South Africa (who both have one win behind them) kicked off with very emotional renditions of the two countries’ anthems…

The Springboks will have all the motivation they need to win the final Incoming Series match against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.

It is a great way to start a season like this because we can definitely build from it.” But I am sure Wales have been in these situations too. The Springboks team to face Wales on Saturday. Photo: Twitter

Eben Etzebeth let his stoic guard down as he grinned after celebrating his 100th Test for the Springboks with a series victory over Wales on his old ...

It was a special day for all of us.” “You just take it day by day. “We have played in finals before so we know what it takes. In keeping with his selfless character, Etzebeth then shifted the focus back onto the team: “The main goal was to get the series win. “Having my family here, my dad in the stands, my fiancé singing the national anthem. He was soon joined by Mbonambi and two embraced before the rest of the team came out for the national anthems.

In a special moment, Eben Etzebeth's fiancée sung the national anthem ahead of Saturday's Springboks v Wales Test at the Cape Town Stadium.

In a special moment, Eben Etzebeth’s fiancée sung the national anthem ahead of Saturday’s Springboks v Wales Test at the Cape Town Stadium. In a special moment, Eben Etzebeth’s fiancée sung the national anthem ahead of Saturday’s Springboks v Wales Test at the Cape Town Stadium. In a special moment, Eben Etzebeth’s fiancée sung the national anthem ahead of Saturday’s Springboks v Wales Test at the Cape Town Stadium. Photo: Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Eben Eztebeth was celebrated in Cape Town on Saturday as he played his 100th Test match for the Springboks.

I was just trying to take in every moment, but the most important thing was to get the victory. Etzebeth also revealed that he had been sick on Friday, and that was why he didn't last the full 80 minutes. A huge structure with the words 'Eben 100' was wheeled out onto the turf and set ablaze when Etzebeth ran out before his fiancée, Anila van Rensburg, brought the house down by singing the national anthem.

Cape Town - For Eben Etzebeth, reaching his Test century was special for more than one reason. The Springboks clinched the Series against Wales after defeating ...

He's a warrior and it was special for me to share the day with him," said Etzebeth about the No 2. "I had my family here and that made it special, and it was obviously pleasing to get the win... “When you have someone like Franco Mostert on the bench...that man doesn’t stop working. I struggled with my chest and was struggling to breath. To be honest, I was actually sick on Friday,” Etzebeth said. I think every guy in the team put their hands up.

Eben Etzebeth on Saturday became just the seventh Springbok to play 100 Tests in the famed green and gold South African jersey.

Eben Etzebeth on Saturday became just the seventh Springbok to play 100 Tests in the famed green and gold South African jersey. Eben Etzebeth on Saturday became just the seventh Springbok to play 100 Tests in the famed green and gold South African jersey. Eben Etzebeth on Saturday became just the seventh Springbok to play 100 Tests in the famed green and gold South African jersey.