The towering Etzebeth was captain in what was a tumultuous 2017 for the Springboks under Allister Coetzee.
They begin their Rugby World Cup journey on Saturday at the venue where SA's first World Cup was secured in 1995.“There's been some big names that have led South Africa before and just to be in the same position as them is an unbelievable honour for me. When you're the captain‚ you often have a bit more responsibility‚ you lead the team and you make all the decisions‚” Etzebeth said.
The Springboks will be fielding three debutants in flank Rynhardt Elstadt‚ scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies while loose-head prop Lizo Gqoboka will make his international bow from the bench in their Ruby Championship opener. While Etzebeth was pleased with SA's debutants and how they've navigated their way into the Springboks‚ Etzebeth will be partnered by Lood de Jager‚ one of SA's best locks who's been struck down by injury at some unfortunate times.
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