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.
England To Face Boks At Ellis Park In 2026
The Springboks will start their 2026 season with a mouth-watering clash against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, when the newly established Nations Championship kicks off.
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.
Reinach Calls Boks’ 50th Time As Privilege
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach was thrilled about earning his 50th Test cap in the Boks’ big victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
Transformative Year For Esterhuizen Helps Springboks Secure World Number One Ranking
Andre Esterhuizen’s man-of-the-match performance in the Springboks’ historic victory over Wales in Cardiff is indicative of the transformative year the powerful centre-flanker hybrid has had in the green and gold jersey.
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.”
Stick: We Don’t Believe In Peaking Too Soon
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick sat alongside captain Siya Kolisi as preparation began to wind down for their final match of a long, demanding tour, reflecting on the squad’s setup, tactical flexibility, and mindset heading into their clash with 11th-ranked Wales.