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.
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids revealed that South Africa may have to face New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday without a few key stars.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth look set to lead out UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis to the octagon at UFC 305 this weekend.
The Springboks will campaign to the conclusion of the next Rugby World Cup in Australia in 2027 under a new rallying cry launched on Monday.
Eben Etzebeth hailed the Sharks' incredible Challenge Cup final victory over Gloucester in London on Friday night as the highlight of his club career.