Duel of the week: Eben Etzebeth vs Maro Itoje

The match-up between Etzebeth and Itoje will shape the outcome when two teams on opposite trajectories collide at Twickenham on Saturday.

The match-up between powerhouse locks Eben Etzebeth and Maro Itoje will shape the outcome when two teams on opposite trajectories collide at Twickenham on Saturday.

Both have been touted at the best second rower in the world and both will be equally determined to one-up the other to settle the ongoing debate about the leader in this position once and for all.The Springboks boast the most physical pack in world rugby and at the heart of that physicality is Etzebeth, the man who serves as their enforcer, a raging bull whose appetite for confrontation is triggered by his appetite for winning.

While he plays with less visible fury than his above mentioned counterpart, Itoje is equally competitive, relentless and destructive in his pursuit of success. In summary, Itoje is a nightmare to play against. And if England, as a collective, want to succeed in disrupting or least go blow-for-blow with Springbok pack, Itoje — as the agent of chaos up front, needs to set the tone for England. If not, the hosts could be in for a painfully long night. A package of law trials aimed at enhancing fan and player experience will be adopted as a global trial across all competitions from 2025.

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