Eben Etzebeth is gearing up to lead the Springboks into what could be a historic moment at Twickenham this Saturday. The Boks, under the guidance of Rassie Erasmus, are on the cusp of becoming the first team to win the southern hemisphere's premier rugby crown in consecutive years, with Argentina standing in their way. The stakes are high, the crowd is buzzing, and Etzebeth is all in.
“It’ll be unbelievable for us as a group,” Etzebeth shared, his eyes firmly set on the prize.
“Under coach Rassie, we’ve achieved many great things but one thing we haven’t yet in the country’s rugby history, is win the Rugby Championship two years in a row.”
With his partner in the scrum, Ruan Nortje, at his side instead of Lood de Jager, the Boks are not just playing for a win but for a place in the history books.
Despite recent triumphs against formidable opponents like the All Blacks and Los Pumas, Etzebeth emphasizes that complacency isn’t in their playbook. “The last time we played here against a neutral team, was the All Blacks and there were quite a few South Africans,” he recalled. The focus remains razor-sharp; it's all about what happens on the pitch, not who’s in the stands.
The towering lock, set for his 138th Test cap, knows that the Argentine squad will not make it easy.
“We know Argentina are going to play angry and they’ll come back with lots of heart, but we’ve also said internally that we won’t be standing back and we’ll also aim to play better in order to win this thing for two consecutive years.”
The Springboks' lineup is a blend of experience and new blood, with Rassie sticking to his guns with the next-gen Bokbusters, and the inclusion of Ox in the team adds to the muscle. As Saturday approaches, the blend of anticipation and focus is palpable. History is on the line, and the Boks are not just participants but potential makers of an epic chapter.
Team: Ox returns, Rassie sticks with next-gen Bokbusters.
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Eben Etzebeth is gearing up to lead the Springboks into what could be a historic moment at Twickenham this Saturday. The Boks, under the guidance of Rassie Erasmus, are on the cusp of becoming the first team to win the southern hemisphere's premier rugby crown in consecutive years, with Argentina standing in their way. The stakes are high, the crowd is buzzing, and Etzebeth is all in.
“It’ll be unbelievable for us as a group,” Etzebeth shared, his eyes firmly set on the prize.
“Under coach Rassie, we’ve achieved many great things but one thing we haven’t yet in the country’s rugby history, is win the Rugby Championship two years in a row.”
With his partner in the scrum, Ruan Nortje, at his side instead of Lood de Jager, the Boks are not just playing for a win but for a place in the history books.Despite recent triumphs against formidable opponents like the All Blacks and Los Pumas, Etzebeth emphasizes that complacency isn’t in their playbook. “The last time we played here against a neutral team, was the All Blacks and there were quite a few South Africans,” he recalled. The focus remains razor-sharp; it's all about what happens on the pitch, not who’s in the stands.
The towering lock, set for his 138th Test cap, knows that the Argentine squad will not make it easy.
“We know Argentina are going to play angry and they’ll come back with lots of heart, but we’ve also said internally that we won’t be standing back and we’ll also aim to play better in order to win this thing for two consecutive years.”
The Springboks' lineup is a blend of experience and new blood, with Rassie sticking to his guns with the next-gen Bokbusters, and the inclusion of Ox in the team adds to the muscle. As Saturday approaches, the blend of anticipation and focus is palpable. History is on the line, and the Boks are not just participants but potential makers of an epic chapter.
Team: Ox returns, Rassie sticks with next-gen Bokbusters.