The South African second row Eben Etzebeth sadly lost his father to cancer only four days ago. The Springbok captain is set to line out in front of the All Blacks Saturday 8am Irish time.
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😢 Eben Etzebeth's dad dies. #RIP Harry🕊️
🕊️ Harry Etzebeth, the father of Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth, died on Tuesday night, according to South African writer Hendrik Cronje 🗞️.
😢 Condolences @EbenEtzebeth 🙏🏻
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We send our thoughts and prayers to Eben Etzebeth and family and friends at this difficult time. Just awful to lose a parent, but I’m sure he’ll be looking down on him as he takes the field on Saturday. May he Rest in peace.
It’s going to be a cracking game between the Springboks and the All Blacks in New Zealand. This is going to be a real proper look at both teams before the Rugby World Cup in September.