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South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth and New Zealand winger Nehe Milner-Skudder will join Toulon at the end of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the club’s president Mourad Boudjellal announced on Thursday. Etzebeth, who has 75 Springboks caps, has signed a two-year deal with the Top 14 outfit and 2015 World Cup winner Milner-Skudder will feature for the side for three …

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth could recover from injury in time to face France this weekend, head coach Rassie Erasmus said on Monday. Etzebeth left the field in the Springboks’ 12-11 defeat to England on Saturday with an ankle injury. Erasmus originally said the gifted 27-year-old would miss the French game and could be out for the rest of the …

South Africa second row Eben Etzebeth to be sidelined for a further four months with a shoulder injury.

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has made five changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's clash against Wales in Cardiff.

Iain Henderson Bulldozes Over Eben Etzebeth In Last Night's Springbok Demolition Job

Watch: Ireland Fans Can Look Forward To This Mayhem As Eben Etzebeth Is Passed Fit For Springbok Clash

Eben Etzebeth is something of a phenomenon in the second row for the Springboks, with his massive frame and brutish strength already legendary on the world stage.

This does not look good for Israel Folau… South Africa and Australia yesterday played out a thrilling 27-27 draw in the Rugby Championship, as the Rugby Championship turns for the home straight. The Wallabies and Springboks drew twice during the Championship, as they gear up for the final round of matches next weekend. However, the major talking point after the game …

After two defeats already in the 2017 Tour, the Lions are under pressure to get back on track, with the first Test match in Auckland fast approaching. A powerful Lions first team will take on an electric New Zealand Maori selection in Rotorua on Saturday. So which player match ups will see sparks fly in New Zealand’s famous volcanic region? …

South Africa head coach has included 3 debutants in a much changed side for Saturday’s must-win game against Wales. Most notably, Bryan Habana has not been included in the squad, prompting questions to be asked about Coetzee’s selection, as Habana is dropped for the first time in his career when fit, being replaced by uncapped Jamba Ulengo on the wing. …

Eben Etzebeth is set to miss another international as he has failed to recover from a concussion sustained against England. Etzebeth also missed last Saturday’s loss to Italy, and with a serious lack of momentum the Springboks will need all the experience the 25-year-old has to offer. However, Springbok head coach Allister Coetzee only had bad news to report on …

Eddie Jones’ England go in search of their first win over the Springboks, and the country’s first victory against South Africa since almost a decade ago. On the other side of this fascinating contest, the men in green are hoping to put their so-far poor 2016 behind them with a galvanising performance at Twickenham. Coach Allister Coetzee has made ten …

Saracens are in need of cover in second row. Even the biggest and best squads suffer from a shortage of players from time to time it seems, after Saracens lost George Kruis and Maro Itoje to injury, and Alistair Hargreaves was forced to retire due to concussion. Consequently, Mark McCall has been on the look out for cover in the second …

England have already lost Maro Itoje and George Kruis to injury. Although South Africa maybe at a low ebb at the moment, the one area of the field where they remain a real threat to England is in the second row. Together, both Eben Etzebeth and Lood de Jager form one of the most formidable partnerships in world rugby. Therefore, supporters were …

Despite being one of England’s most financially able clubs, results have not been going Bristol’s way this season. Indeed with 6 domestic losses out of 6, things need to change dramatically to avoid a quick return to Championship rugby. In an attempt to delay this demotion, Bristol have been in contact with several world-class players over the last several weeks, most …

Eben Etzebeth had been linked with a move to Saracens. Earlier this month Saracens sent their fans into a tizzy when it was reported that the European Champions were in talks to sign Eben Etzebeth on a short term deal. However, no sooner than Sarries Supporters begun drooling over the prospect of watching their side field Maro Itoje alongside Etzebeth …

Saracens were believed to be close to signing Eben Etzebeth on a short term deal. Last Monday rugby fans were shocked to read that Saracens were close to signing Eben Etzebeth on a short term contract. The deal would have seen the South African second row in join the European Champions for two months following the Springboks’ November schedule against …