Pietersen Admits Sharks Will Miss Etzebeth Due To A Ban
Sharks coach JP Pietersen says the experience of two-time Rugby World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth will be sorely missed as the lock serves a suspension that will keep him sidelined until March next year.
Etzebeth Fate Disclosed As Enforcer Gets 12-Week Ban
Springbok and Sharks lock Eben Etzebeth was handed a 12-match ban after being found guilty of intentional contact with the eye of Wales flanker Alex Mann in South Africa’s 73-0 victory against Wales last Saturday.
Etzebeth Sanction Delayed
Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth will have to wait a bit longer before finding out the verdict regarding his red card against Wales this past Saturday.
Rassie Unable To Defend Eben From Justified Red Card
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus was left lost for words after Eben Etzebeth was sent off in the final minutes for gouging the eye of Alex Mann, despite South Africa having dominated Wales with 11 tries at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.
Erasmus Proud Of Controlled Performance
In the aftermath of South Africa’s 73–0 obliteration of Wales at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, head coach Rassie Erasmus described the game as “a controlled performance,” and added that “we’re very proud of the way we played.”
Springboks Massacre Wales To End Tour Unbeaten
The Springboks brought the curtain down on their end-of-year tour with an emphatic, resounding victory, putting Wales to the sword with a colossal 73-0 victory courtesy of eleven tries at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
Grobbelaar Eager For Cardiff Battle As Springboks Chase Eighth Straight Win
As the Springboks prepare for their final match of the year against Wales, Johan Grobbelaar reflected on a successful five-week stretch that included notable victories over France and Ireland, as well as a tough encounter against Italy.
Six Boks Players Named In World Rugby Dream Team
Six Springboks players – Malcolm Marx, Pieter-Steph du Toit, and Ox Nche, as well as Thomas du Toit, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, and Cheslin Kolbe have been named in the 2025 World Rugby Men’s 15s Dream Team on Tuesday.
Farrell Hails Bok Scrum As World Class
Ireland coach Andy Farrell described Saturday night’s game against the Rugby World Cup champions, South Africa, as unlike anything he has seen before, as they lost their first game in 13 years to the Rugby Championship winners in Dublin.
Snyman To Remember The Strange 50th Test Against Ireland
Springbok lock RG Snyman was still in awe of reaching the significant career milestone of earning his 50th Test cap in the team’s 24-13 victory against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday night – his home ground for Irish club Leinster – and said it was an occasion he will always remember.