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Wales tell Eben what’s in store for his future

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has tipped “world class” Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth to remain a formidable figure for the world champions for many years to come.

Watch: Eben, the man of the hour

Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth brought up his 100th Test cap with a Man of the Match performance over 60 minutes against Wales in Cape Town.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 16: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa during the 3rd Castle Lager Incoming Series test match between South Africa and Wales at DHL Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Etzebeth beams over ‘special’ 100th Test win

Eben Etzebeth let his stoic guard down as he grinned after celebrating his 100th Test for the Springboks with a series victory over Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 16: Charging Eben Etzebeth of the Springboks in his 100th game during the 3rd Castle Lager Incoming Series test match between South Africa and Wales at DHL Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Kolisi: Boks come first for Eben and Bongi

Siya Kolisi paid tribute to Springbok centurion Eben Etzebeth and 50-Test hooker Bongi Mbonambi after the duo celebrated their respective milestones by helping South Africa claim a series win over Wales.

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South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth (R) and South Africa's blindside flanker and captain Siya Kolisi celebrate after victory with teammates in the third rugby union Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on August 7, 2021. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP) (Photo by RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images)

Siya: I love Eben with all my heart

As one of his closest friends, Siya Kolisi has praised Eben Etzebeth for being a soldier of Springbok rugby as the formidable lock looks set to bring up 100 Test caps on Saturday.

Watch: Eben was a ‘softie’

As Eben Etzebeth prepares for his 100th Test match, hear from his high school coach about the world-renowned enforcer’s journey to becoming a Springbok great.

‘Team goals come first’ in Eben’s 100th

Beating Wales is the top priority for the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday in the series decider which doubles as a milestone Test for Eben Etzebeth and Bongi Mbonambi.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 16: Tendai Mtawarira of the Springboks brings his children onto the field for his 100th test for South Africa during the second test match between South Africa and England at Toyota Stadium on June 16, 2018 in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Recap: How each Bok centurion celebrated their 100th

Will Eben Etzebeth join Victor Matfield and Beast Mtawarira as the only Springbok centurions to claim wins in their 100th Test appearance?

Frans Malherbe, Eben Etzebeth, Franco Mostert

‘Losing your 100th Test will haunt you forever’

Jacques Nienaber has urged Eben Etzebeth to keep his focus as the Springbok lock prepares to make his 100th Test appearance in the series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.