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.
Etzebeth To Learn Red Card Fate On Tuesday
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will appear before a disciplinary committee on Tuesday afternoon, where he will hear his fate, according to News 24, following the red card he received for an alleged eye gouge during last Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff.
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.
Etzebeth Eager To Change Boks’ Fortunes Against Ireland
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth says the Boks are looking forward to Saturday’s showdown against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium and added that it would be a “nice opportunity” to try to change their fortunes in Dublin, where they last won a Test in 2012.
No Use To Have Super Team If Can’t Perform – Andre
The Hollywoodbets Sharks will be looking to close out the first stage of the season on a high against Scarlets this Saturday before the Vodacom United Rugby Championship pauses for the autumn international window.
Siya, Eben, And Nche Back To Bolster Sharks Against Ulster
The big guns have been brought out for the first home game of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as the Hollywoodbets Sharks look to unleash powerfully and emphatically against Ulster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday.
Plumtree Laments Etzebeth’s Absence In The Loss To Bulls
Hollywoodbets Sharks coach John Plumtree has admitted that the absence of experienced lock Eben Etzebeth was “massively” felt in their loss to the Vodacom Bulls.
Sharks Suffer Major Injury Ahead Of Semis Against The Bulls
A new lock pairing for Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-final derby clash against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria is the only set of changes to the Hollywoodbets Sharks as they take continuity into selection for this massive local knock-out.