Veteran lock Eben Etzebeth has expressed confidence that the Springboks' experience of recovering from setbacks will prove decisive as they aim to seal their series against the All Blacks in Baltimore on Saturday. According to IOL, Etzebeth believes the South African side's ability to bounce back from difficult moments will be a crucial factor in the decisive fixture against their New Zealand rivals.
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Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth says facing New Zealand's All Blacks in four consecutive Test matches ranks among the toughest challenges in rugby, even tougher than a World Cup. Speaking ahead of the final match of the series in Baltimore, Etzebeth said South Africa is targeting a series-clinching victory. The comments, reported by IOL, come as the Springboks prepare for the decisive encounter against their long-time rivals in the United States.
IOL·September 9, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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IOL·September 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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The Citizen (ZA)·September 9, 2026 at 8:19 AM
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