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Eben Etzebeth roars back into form to help South Africa level All Blacks rugby series

Last weekend in Cape Town, Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth led his team to a 33-26 victory over the All Blacks. He harassed the opposition lineout, spoiled three attacking throw-ins, and completed 18 tackles.
Critics previously questioned whether the veteran lock should retire, but Etzebeth silenced doubters during the historic New Zealand tour. He has played 144 tests and continues to anchor the South African pack.
On the Rugby Rivals podcast, former Springbok lock Victor Matfield praised Etzebeth's 'take-no-pioneers attitude.' Matfield noted that although Etzebeth faced pressure, he remained a standout performer.
The 'Bomb Squad' rotation strategy has successfully extended the career of the most-capped Springbok, who proved instrumental in the recent win. South Africa's victory demonstrated the value of Etzebeth's physical presence.
Johannesburg's FNB Stadium will host the third test this Saturday. Etzebeth remains focused on improvement as he approaches a potential 2027 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal appearance in Sydney.

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