Matfield pips Etzebeth to become ‘best Bok of all time’ as lock nears Springboks caps record

Victor Matfield, a fierce competitor during his playing days, was known for leaving no advantage for his opponents.

His relentless pursuit of perfection transformed him from a robust blindside lock into a nimble athlete who excelled on the field. Matfield developed an intuitive connection with both his own hookers and those of the opposition, even going as far as to request detailed footage of rivals’ lineouts, including their calls.

However, Matfield expressed his genuine happiness at the thought of losing his record. ‘All records are made to be broken, so I knew it would be broken. I’m really happy that it’s another lock that’s breaking it, and I’m happy that it’s Eben that’s breaking it. I think he can really go on and play close to 150 Tests, and it’s going to take a really long time for someone to break that record.

While he playfully noted Etzebeth’s one area for improvement, Matfield remains in awe of his physical prowess.

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