Eben Etzebeth
RugbyFlanker|Sharks
South AfricaOctober 29, 1991
Biography
Eben Etzebeth is South Africa's most-capped player and one of the greatest locks in rugby history. Standing at 2.03m and weighing 120kg, he combines physical dominance with surprising mobility and skill. Etzebeth has been the backbone of the Springbok pack for over a decade, winning two Rugby World Cups in 2019 and 2023. His intensity, leadership, and sheer physicality make him a totemic figure in South African rugby.
Career Timeline
2012career
Springbok debut against England at age 20
2019achievement
Won Rugby World Cup in Japan, starting all knockout matches
2023achievement
Won second Rugby World Cup in France
2024achievement
Became South Africa's most-capped player
2024achievement
Surpassed 120 test caps for the Springboks
Achievements
2019
Won Rugby World Cup in Japan, starting all knockout matches
2023
Won second Rugby World Cup in France
2024
Became South Africa's most-capped player
2024
Surpassed 120 test caps for the Springboks
In The News
Erasmus Reboots 13 as Kolisi and Etzebeth Return in Buenos Aires
Rugby UnionAug 5
Kolisi and Etzebeth Back as Erasmus Names 26 for Buenos Aires
Rugby UnionAug 1
Erasmus Turns All Blacks Tour Games Into Springbok Trials
Rugby UnionJul 29
Hansen lays out All Blacks blueprint to unsettle the Springboks
Rugby UnionJul 24
Erasmus Recalls Big Guns as Boks Split Squad for All Blacks
Rugby UnionJul 23
Erasmus Set to Unleash Springboks' Big Guns Against Wales in Durban
Rugby UnionJul 13
Springboks Crush England 45-21 in Nations Championship Opener
Rugby UnionJul 6
Libbok Starts as Erasmus Names Full-Strength Boks vs England
Rugby UnionJun 30