Eben Etzebeth: Best Rugby Players
Biography
Eben Etzebeth is a South African lock known for his physical presence, line-out work and durability. He began his senior career in the Western Province and Stormers system before playing in France and Japan. Etzebeth made his Springbok debut in 2012 and became one of the most experienced players in South African rugby. He has been part of three Rugby World Cup campaigns, winning two of them.
Teams played for
Western Province, Stormers, Toulon, NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes Osaka and Sharks; South Africa U20 and South Africa.
Rugby World Cups
2015 — bronze; 2019 — champion; 2023 — champion.
Career highlights
- Won the Varsity Cup with UCT Ikey Tigers in 2011.
- Won the Currie Cup with Western Province in 2012 and was named Man of the Match in the final.
- Made his Springbok debut against England in 2012.
- Won the Rugby World Cup with South Africa in 2019 and 2023.
- Became South Africa’s most-capped Springbok.
- Captained the Sharks to the 2024 EPCR Challenge Cup title.
Source: English Wikipedia