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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We send our thoughts and prayers to Eben Etzebeth and family and friends at this difficult time. Just awful to lose a parent, but Iโm sure heโll be looking down on him as he takes the field on Saturday. May he Rest in peace.
Itโs 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.