NH Clubs on the hunt for Etzebeth

The following from News 24:-

"English club Leicester Tigers are reportedly interested in the services of Springbok and Stormers lock Eben Etzebeth.

According to The Rugby Paper, the Tigers are willing to splash out on a marquee signing and have enquired about Etzebeth’s availability after next year’s Rugby World Cup.

Etzebeth was last month also linked with a move to French giants Toulon after the World Cup.

According to French publication, Minute Sports Rugby, the 26-year-old could earn in excess of €1 million (about R17 million) a year at Toulon.

However, it could prove tough to lure Etzebeth abroad, with the big lock forward stating that he was enjoying life in Cape Town.

It is also believed that he is eager to face the British & Irish Lions when they tour South Africa in 2021.

Etzebeth has played 73 Tests since making his Test debut against England in Durban in 2012.

I do think that Etzebeth realizes that the longer he waits signing up to play for any NH club - the higher the offer will be.   Also he may wait till he is 30 in 2021 to make any signing.   Always wiser to pla y Club rugby after that age - since it could lengthen his playing career. 

It sucks ,but what can ya do the bastards have the population and money.The ABs have been looking at streaming as a way to make more dough .

More power to him!!

Rugby players careers are getting shorter with the longer seasons and constant battering of the modern game.

Big money contracts and the opportunity to experience a different culture/ lifestyle are the going to be hard to pass up on for a jersey (be it black, green or gold).