Springboks saw the 'old Eben Etzebeth again'
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus praised Eben Etzebeth's performance following his return to the pitch after a long absence due to injury and suspension. Despite a narrow victory over Argentina, the coach noted that several returning players showed signs of fatigue.
Why it matters
The return of key veteran players is critical for the Springboks' performance in international rugby competitions.
Eben Etzebeth and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in action for the Springboks.
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has given his verdict on the returning players as Eben Etzebeth was praised following his first match since April.
The second-row played the entire 80 minutes despite only featuring once since last year’s Autumn Nations Series.
A combination of suspension and injury has contributed to Etzebeth’s lack of game time, but he managed to go the distance in South Africa’s narrow 17-10 victory over Argentina.
The 34-year-old was not the only player to return from a lengthy absence with Lood de Jager, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu , Morne van den Berg getting an opportunity after missing the Nations Championship.
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