Eben Etzebeth thanked his fellow players for delivering an "unbelievable performance" as he celebrated his record-breaking 128th cap on a memorable night for the Springboks and their fans.
The Springboks were in a ruthless mood as they overpowered a valiant Argentina side 48-7 to clinch the Rugby Championship title in some style.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says the players are ready to finish the job for record-breaker Eben Etzebeth and make the entire country proud when they face Argentina on Saturday.
Eben Etzebeth will become the most-capped Springbok of all time when he runs out at lock in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship finale against Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday.
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has sung the praises of fellow Rugby World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth as the lock closes in on South Africa's all-time Test appearance record.
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been cleared to face New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday after completing all the training sessions this week.