Springbok veteran Eben Etzebeth has revealed his latest haircut was the result of a bet with fellow lock RG Snyman.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber, centurion lock Eben Etzebeth and flyhalf Manie Libbok are among a top-class list of nominees for the 2023 World Rugby Awards.
Eben Etzebeth played down talk of the Springboks being extra motivated because they are facing England on Saturday night, insisting the prize they are playing for is all that matters.
Ireland vice-captain James Ryan is hoping to impose himself on the Springboks forward pack, in particular hard-man Eben Etzebeth.
The injury to veteran lock Eben Etzebeth was the only drawback to what was an otherwise ideal start to the Springboks' Rugby World Cup campaign.
Here's how the South Africa team performed in their 18-3 Rugby World Cup victory against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.