Eben Etzebeth within reach of record for Springboks’ most capped player
Lock Eben Etzebeth is set to become the most capped South African international of all time in the Rugby Championship decider against Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday as the Springboks also offer a rare start to flyhalf Manie Libbok.
Argentina must win with a try-scoring bonus-point and deny South Africa any points to claim their first Rugby Championship title. Cheslin Kolbe returns on the wing, Damian de Allende at inside centre, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Siya Kolisi on the flank, Etzebeth starts in the second row, Frans Malherbe is at prop and Bongi Mbonambi starts at hooker.As a former Springbok, I can attest to what a massive achievement it will be for Eben to become the most capped Springbok ever, and we want to make this a special and memorable occasion for him.
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