Eben Etzebeth passed Bryan Habana as the second-most capped Springbok of all time at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Eben Etzebeth passes Bryan Habana in Springbok Test caps listLeading South African bookmakers were quick to react to the news of Eben Etzebeth's late inclusion in the Springbok matchday squad. Image: SA Rugby websitewasn’t originally included
However, in announcing the change, Erasmus said: “Our selection policy has always been that if a player does not train on a Monday he will not play on Saturday, but Eben has made it through training pain-free all week, so we had to make the tough call to name him in the squad at the expense of Marco .
Etzebeth entered the fray around the 26th-minute mark and played a key role in the Springboks’ come-from-behind 31-27 win over the All Blacks.more Tests in 2024 , assuming he stays injury-free, Etzebeth will assume the mantle of most-capped Springbok before the year is out.
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