EBEN ETZEBETH

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Emile van Heerden credits continuity as Sharks role grows amid Eben Etzebeth absence

Emile van Heerden says his recent run of form for the Sharks is the result of finally gaining continuity after several injury-hit seasons, as the lock continues to step up in the absence of Eben Etzebeth.

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Eben Etzebeth breaks silence on eye-gouging incident, apologises to Bok fans

Banned Springbok behemoth Eben Etzebeth has broken his silence following his eye-gouge on Wales' Alex Mann.

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England great slams Eben Etzebeth's reduced eye-gouge ban as 'far too lenient'

England great Ben Youngs has voiced his frustration over Eben Etzebeth's suspension for eye-gouging being reduced to 12 weeks.

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Eben Etzebeth left devastated by hefty ban, says outgoing Sharks boss John Plumtree

Sharks head coach John Plumtree revealed that Eben Etzebeth is reeling in the wake of his 12-match ban but will still be helping out on the training field.

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Bok hardman Eben Etzebeth out for 12 weeks following eye-gouging incident

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been handed a 12-week ban for getting his thumb in Wales player Alex Mann's eye.

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Delayed: Bok legend Eben Etzebeth forced to wait for verdict on suspension

Springbok hardman Eben Etzebeth may have to wait until Sunday to hear the decision regarding his suspension following his red card against Wales.

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