Eben Etzebeth is set to become the joint most capped Springbok of all time when he takes on Argentina on Saturday. The match holds significant weight for both teams as South Africa needs a win to secure the Rugby Championship title, while Argentina aims to disrupt their winning streak.
Eben Etzebeth will write his name into South African folklore when he becomes the joint most capped Springbok of all time.
First up, with both teams still in contention for Rugby Championship honours, the Springboks just need to win the game to clinch the title; while Argentina have to stop the South Africans’ winning streak in the competition and also prevent them from getting at least three log points, to stay in the race for the title.
“Were I to equal the record of the great Victor Matfield this weekend, then overtake it when we play Argentina again next weekend in Mbombela, it will be fantastic. “We are about to face opponents who scored 67 points in their last outing so it is all about hard work and thorough preparations. Keep track of the live scoring as the Springboks take on Argentina in a hugely important Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
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