He actually plays a really good and clean game, hardly ever fouls. What you're seeing is when the ball is no longer live. What you're seeing is pure South African lack of fear.
No one is on steroids that’s how South African guys that play rugby are if you saw the under 20 of the springboks you’d be shocked . We just built different in South Africa
In South africa we call that No 4 guy the " Enforcer ," you definetly dont want to mess with him. He is a gentle giant, but he can also be a beast. Eben Etzebeth.
Eben Etsebeth was in my Highschool Tygerberg in Parow near Cape Town in South Africa 🇿🇦 He finished Highschool 20 years after I was there. I finished in same Highschool Tygerberg in 1990. EBEN Finnished there in 2010.
To be honest, approx 99% of all rubgy players at school, club and international level from all rugby playing countries are as fearless and tough.....big respect to all rugby players
It’s international test rugby. If they throw a punch they get sent off the field and then your country looses the match. So sadly a punch isn’t worth it. No.4 is the great Eben Etzebeth. He is a clean player who pushes to the boundary but never beyond. Other teams bait him repeatedly because he is the most valuable player on the field bar none. He comes from a family of rugby players, rumour has it back in the day his uncles used to warm up on a Friday night before Saturday games by having fights on local bars. We love them over here!
Do not distort or prostitute your idea of how this beautiful game is played...there are no gangbangers or chopheads, ...these are proper sportsmen, playing for the love of the game....
5:32 That's Eben Etzebeth he's 270lbs, 6'8". Before him there was Bakkies "The Enforcer" Botha, he was more brutal than him. In fact he slapped dudes at will. 😂 You should react to "Bakkies Botha Rugby Tribute"
Bakkies was more brutal because it was a different age of rugby, brotha. Coming from a South African. Bakkies would get banned in every game he played if he he played like that today.
No 4 is Eben Etzebeth and he is a really good player and it's usually him just taking whatever comes his way first. Most players do that but most players don't like going up against him. He is a Springbok player and so is little Faf (the blonde one). Size does not matter. The scrappy looking dudes are just as vicious when called upon. It is not allowed but certainly a part of the game. No steroids necessary. Have you been to South Africa? Some guys are just built different here. Eben can bench press 385 pounds and legend has it he bench pressed a cow before. His dumbbells had to be custom made. It is a combination of how they are raised, not having any fear and man do they have heart. And if you think our South African boys are tough, you should see our women! 😅😉
In rugby, the team bond is huge. If you break discipline and throw a punch, you could be out for several games, letting your brothers down in the process. Still, there is the occasional fistfight, and those are brutal
number 4 is Eben Etzebeth. He is known as a bar brawler but he just stands up for his players. He was a captain at one stage. You cant swing in rugby as you get big bans and fines.
Eben etzebeth is a beast... Definitely one of the greats in this Gen... Probably gonna be one of the few GOATs when he retires... Apart from him always fighting, like you saw, he fills he's position well
The game is far more controlled than what you are seeing. There are consequences for rough play and unnecessary violence. Sometimes the violence is necessary LOL.
Throwing a punch means you are immediately sent off. That is off the field for the rest of the game and your team will have to play the remainder of the game with one player less. In the old days mass fights were a regular occurrence, but those days are gone. So punching is very very much less these days.
The reason no punches are thrown is because that will get you sent off. If can cause serious injury. But roughhousing is semi allowed/tolerated. But honesty getting shook around by a guy that bicep curls the weight of an average human is not a fun experience :D Getting punched by that kind of strength will break bones. Very strict about that. Although it has happened. Rugby is just one of those sports where you have to start playing and training at the age of 6 when you start school otherwise your body will not develop to endure the hits. Very fun though. I suck at it, but still enjoy the game. Best thing about rugby is that you try to kill each other on the field, but after the game you all party together like you've been best friends since birth. That is the spirit of the sport
Little brief description of rugby for those who dont know. The goal of rugby is get over the try-line where you have to physically place the ball on the ground which is then followed up by a place kick (conversion), like your American Football. The other way to get points is if the opponent violates any rules that warrant a 'penalty', where we can go for another 'place kick' (or a scrum or lineout kick) which awards 3 points as opposed to a try which is 5, followed up the conversion attempt, awarding 2 points. Tries and conversion go hand in hand but you can miss the latter, only resulting in a 5 point gain, awarded from a try and not a total of 7. Basic Info: 1. Pass the ball straight or backwards - forward is well forward and not allowed. 2. Can kick the ball from hand to gain yards into enemy territory which is a gamble as you will either lose possession or reclaim it from the kick - this is used when you cant get through a defensive line or their line and or fullback as pushed up leaving space for a kick and run to retake and make ground. 3. That thing of the players being bent down, bound together, is a 'scrum', awarded from foul play, it gives the attackers a chance to execute a set piece or move, very much like in American Football, its like your hucks, just not for every single play as only arises from foul play. The opponents can however overpower the attackers scrum and push them backwards to gain the ball back using their feet. A scrum is used to open the playing field up as less players are roaming or to gain yards close to the try-line or to result in a penalty from applying too much pressure in the initial hit, causing the opponents to collapse the scrum for example which is not allowed. 4. When players are tackled, the ball carrier needs to release the ball back into play once on the ground (why you see many of them stretch their arms out to place the ball back on their side to be picked up), and this is where the opponents pile in as they are going to try rip the ball out of your hands (theres more to it but thats the basic principle), which will result in you either giving it away or holding onto it (which is a penalty as you must not stop the ball from being played in essence), this is why the teammates pile in once someone is tackled to 'clear' and prevent the opponents from getting over the ball and causing a penalty. Teammates clearing these 'rucks' also allows the ball to become readily available for faster movement and plays. 5. When the ball is kicked out (there are other things like where the kick took place, did it bounce beforehand but thats for another time), this is a 'line-out' where more set moves are executed, like your hucks, so players try move around the line-out to confuse the opponents as the thrower is throwing for a pre-determined distance and height depending on what 'move' they are doing and this is why the opponents try mimic their movement so they can get their jumpers at the same location in the line so they can jump with the attackers to try contest the throw. 6. Player jersey numbers from 1-8 are the 'forwards', these are usually the bigger guys that participate in scrums, ruck clearing, lineouts and general defensive-line bruising, think of them are your 'Guards' in football. Then the numbers 9-15 are the 'backs', think of these are your 'Receivers'. 7. One last way to get points, is by going for drop goals which awards 3 points. This is where you can drop the ball and upon the bounce, follow with a kick and must go in-between the up rights. Perfect example of this for me anyways, would be the retired English legend Jonny Wilkinson. I think that's the general idea of rugby without diving into the specifics of each areas and the rules. LETS GO BOKKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE #RWC23
That no4 are looking out for all his team mates and let me tell you he is a gentle giant. One of the best persons you can have as a friend, but definitely not as your enemy.
You don’t see many punches because players know they will get banned for a few games if they do. It’s why they mostly just push each other around. There are videos where you see rugby players throwing punches though, check them out.
I myself am Eben's height and we that live up here know how to behave, he's not a violent guy or "crazy" or anything, he's like a big dog, a gentle giant. I really like how he punished the opponent for dragging a guy's hair, that's just not ok.
Watch a full match. Altercations rarely happen, If you punch anyone it's a straight.Think of it like Olympic wrestling, you'll learn that Physical intimidation is part of a 100% contact sport.
This is ridiculous. All teams have these moments of aggression. This does not give an accurate image of our bokke. They atr feared because of how GREAT they are at the game. No one is on steroids. That's just what our Rugby players look like. I'm tired of these Americans who know nothing of the sport or the team making it look like our boys are a bunch of uncivilized savages. At least put in some effort and do proper research before you judge
They won't throw punches because they get sent off the field and their team will be one man short for rest of the match. It takes a lot not to throw a punch. The crazy part is after the matches 5he teams they all go out for a beer together its a savage game played by gentlemen.❤
they get disciplinary hearings and the risk of them not being play for a year or two is a risk thats why punches are risky but the jersey grabbing and throwing a mf is legal
Nope no steroids involved just raised on Sunshine and Good South African braai! It's a gladiator sport, even if the boks don't win, they inflict maximum damage!
You want a dirty play to watch, check out Botha from the Spring Boks. Etzebeth is typically aggressive when provoked but not usually an instigator. Otherwise I HIGHLY recommend you guys watch Dirtiest Rugby Red Cards. Y’all will have fun with that I think ❤
"throw a punch", nah that's how to destroy your career. Rugby has values, so when they get angry, they tend to just try and show their strength a bit, ruffle the feathers a bit. Sometimes punches fly (rarely) but the consequences would be bad for you
In rugby, you get 'punished' by the opposition if you intentionally slow the game, intentionally make foul or a rough play and play off-side. Thats why South africa are the world champions.
Regrettably these rather stupidity titled videos always give a loaded view of what happens. Another is “greatest tries” which really does not include the greatest tries, often significant ones rather than great. It’s the same with the hits when they include a number which are illegal and do not represent how the game is played. It’s the way those who make these videos attract views to increase their numbers! I always try to recommend that newcomers watch a video of the laws and then highlights of a game. They’ll pick up so much more from that and not come away with the feeling that the game is “violent”. Rugby World Cup starts on 8th September, that’s the time to see how the game is played.
If you hit you’re out of the game, so when players f**k with you you just tackle the living shit out of them whenever you find them running with the ball..
Nahhh Eben isn't violent, he's just extremely protective of his team and if u look I'll see that all of the fights he gets in is a result of someone messing with his mates
Let me tell you something they aren’t supposed to be manhandling each other like that they can face heavy fines and being suspended from playing if they play dirty and the referee catches them doing it
Eben plays hard, but so do all Springbok. Not playing hard n shying away from contact will not get you into the springbok team. He's just got a short temper, I haven't seen him get booked yet
To say that they are feared for their violence is wrong, but if you provoke them, then you have a problem. You do not look for crap and think you would get away with it. Teams do this to provoke to get under their skin and they will repay in kind.
If you want to see the best playing the best watch the world cup in France currently on the go. In South Africa a Rugby ball is given the n baby boy to get them off the milk bottle and they cew on it during those teething problems also.
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He actually plays a really good and clean game, hardly ever fouls. What you're seeing is when the ball is no longer live. What you're seeing is pure South African lack of fear.
Eben is a bone cruncher
It's not Eben's fault he doesn't take kak from kabouters.
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No one is on steroids that’s how South African guys that play rugby are if you saw the under 20 of the springboks you’d be shocked . We just built different in South Africa
Lol Rugby guys take roids 6 months before tests
@@oregolelefinger Proof???
@GlitchedVoid57 even if I had proof .
@@oregolelefinger aii man go argue with your ancestors
@@badgal.anderson lol nobody is arguing
In South africa we call that No 4 guy the " Enforcer ," you definetly dont want to mess with him. He is a gentle giant, but he can also be a beast. Eben Etzebeth.
That's the GOAT right there
An Animal
Eben is six foot eight and he is not even the tallest in the side. The whole side - no fear, no flinching. Love them all
Yeah, Snyman and de Jager are taller and bigger than him.
Eben Etsebeth was in my Highschool Tygerberg in Parow near Cape Town in South Africa 🇿🇦 He finished Highschool 20 years after I was there. I finished in same Highschool Tygerberg in 1990. EBEN Finnished there in 2010.
To be honest, approx 99% of all rubgy players at school, club and international level from all rugby playing countries are as fearless and tough.....big respect to all rugby players
You should watch an actual match. Rugby is a gentleman's sport. The Springboks are definitely powerful gentle giants.
Facts
Yes they are the biggest drug cheats in world rugby.
@@neil.jpetersen4681 you're mad wena shem. 😂
@@neil.jpetersen4681, with all the regulation and random testing? Which sore loser team do you support?
@cornievandermerwe4152 He is probably an All Black supporter and salty after the Twickenham game.😂
It’s international test rugby. If they throw a punch they get sent off the field and then your country looses the match. So sadly a punch isn’t worth it. No.4 is the great Eben Etzebeth. He is a clean player who pushes to the boundary but never beyond. Other teams bait him repeatedly because he is the most valuable player on the field bar none. He comes from a family of rugby players, rumour has it back in the day his uncles used to warm up on a Friday night before Saturday games by having fights on local bars. We love them over here!
Legend has it chuck norris asks him permission to go to sleep
Dude, I live in the Western Cape. The Etzebeth brothers are known for cleaning out bars on their own
Yeah, the Etzebeth brothers are legendary for fighting in local pubs and bars 😂 but they were also trained wrestlers
His mentor was apparently also bakkies.
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Do not distort or prostitute your idea of how this beautiful game is played...there are no gangbangers or chopheads, ...these are proper sportsmen, playing for the love of the game....
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5:32 That's Eben Etzebeth he's 270lbs, 6'8". Before him there was Bakkies "The Enforcer" Botha, he was more brutal than him. In fact he slapped dudes at will. 😂 You should react to "Bakkies Botha Rugby Tribute"
Bakkies was more brutal because it was a different age of rugby, brotha. Coming from a South African. Bakkies would get banned in every game he played if he he played like that today.
I'm glad Eben is less brutal because he would be disallowed in modern rugby
No 4 is Eben Etzebeth and he is a really good player and it's usually him just taking whatever comes his way first. Most players do that but most players don't like going up against him. He is a Springbok player and so is little Faf (the blonde one). Size does not matter. The scrappy looking dudes are just as vicious when called upon. It is not allowed but certainly a part of the game. No steroids necessary. Have you been to South Africa? Some guys are just built different here. Eben can bench press 385 pounds and legend has it he bench pressed a cow before. His dumbbells had to be custom made. It is a combination of how they are raised, not having any fear and man do they have heart. And if you think our South African boys are tough, you should see our women! 😅😉
In rugby, the team bond is huge. If you break discipline and throw a punch, you could be out for several games, letting your brothers down in the process. Still, there is the occasional fistfight, and those are brutal
number 4 is Eben Etzebeth. He is known as a bar brawler but he just stands up for his players. He was a captain at one stage. You cant swing in rugby as you get big bans and fines.
Eben etzebeth is a beast... Definitely one of the greats in this Gen... Probably gonna be one of the few GOATs when he retires... Apart from him always fighting, like you saw, he fills he's position well
He never starts the fights tho. He just doesn't back down
The game is far more controlled than what you are seeing. There are consequences for rough play and unnecessary violence. Sometimes the violence is necessary LOL.
Throwing a punch means you are immediately sent off. That is off the field for the rest of the game and your team will have to play the remainder of the game with one player less. In the old days mass fights were a regular occurrence, but those days are gone. So punching is very very much less these days.
Number 4 is Eben Etzebeth aka "the enforcer" now nicknamed Elisabedi😂😂😂 . One of the cleanest players...hardly ever fouled👌🏾
The reason no punches are thrown is because that will get you sent off. If can cause serious injury. But roughhousing is semi allowed/tolerated. But honesty getting shook around by a guy that bicep curls the weight of an average human is not a fun experience :D Getting punched by that kind of strength will break bones. Very strict about that. Although it has happened. Rugby is just one of those sports where you have to start playing and training at the age of 6 when you start school otherwise your body will not develop to endure the hits. Very fun though. I suck at it, but still enjoy the game. Best thing about rugby is that you try to kill each other on the field, but after the game you all party together like you've been best friends since birth. That is the spirit of the sport
Little brief description of rugby for those who dont know.
The goal of rugby is get over the try-line where you have to physically place the ball on the ground which is then followed up by a place kick (conversion), like your American Football. The other way to get points is if the opponent violates any rules that warrant a 'penalty', where we can go for another 'place kick' (or a scrum or lineout kick) which awards 3 points as opposed to a try which is 5, followed up the conversion attempt, awarding 2 points. Tries and conversion go hand in hand but you can miss the latter, only resulting in a 5 point gain, awarded from a try and not a total of 7.
Basic Info:
1. Pass the ball straight or backwards - forward is well forward and not allowed.
2. Can kick the ball from hand to gain yards into enemy territory which is a gamble as you will either lose possession or reclaim it from the kick - this is used when you cant get through a defensive line or their line and or fullback as pushed up leaving space for a kick and run to retake and make ground.
3. That thing of the players being bent down, bound together, is a 'scrum', awarded from foul play, it gives the attackers a chance to execute a set piece or move, very much like in American Football, its like your hucks, just not for every single play as only arises from foul play. The opponents can however overpower the attackers scrum and push them backwards to gain the ball back using their feet. A scrum is used to open the playing field up as less players are roaming or to gain yards close to the try-line or to result in a penalty from applying too much pressure in the initial hit, causing the opponents to collapse the scrum for example which is not allowed.
4. When players are tackled, the ball carrier needs to release the ball back into play once on the ground (why you see many of them stretch their arms out to place the ball back on their side to be picked up), and this is where the opponents pile in as they are going to try rip the ball out of your hands (theres more to it but thats the basic principle), which will result in you either giving it away or holding onto it (which is a penalty as you must not stop the ball from being played in essence), this is why the teammates pile in once someone is tackled to 'clear' and prevent the opponents from getting over the ball and causing a penalty. Teammates clearing these 'rucks' also allows the ball to become readily available for faster movement and plays.
5. When the ball is kicked out (there are other things like where the kick took place, did it bounce beforehand but thats for another time), this is a 'line-out' where more set moves are executed, like your hucks, so players try move around the line-out to confuse the opponents as the thrower is throwing for a pre-determined distance and height depending on what 'move' they are doing and this is why the opponents try mimic their movement so they can get their jumpers at the same location in the line so they can jump with the attackers to try contest the throw.
6. Player jersey numbers from 1-8 are the 'forwards', these are usually the bigger guys that participate in scrums, ruck clearing, lineouts and general defensive-line bruising, think of them are your 'Guards' in football. Then the numbers 9-15 are the 'backs', think of these are your 'Receivers'.
7. One last way to get points, is by going for drop goals which awards 3 points. This is where you can drop the ball and upon the bounce, follow with a kick and must go in-between the up rights. Perfect example of this for me anyways, would be the retired English legend Jonny Wilkinson.
I think that's the general idea of rugby without diving into the specifics of each areas and the rules.
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Eben is a huge dude !! 6foot 9 and pure aggression. think twice before messing with him .
That no4 are looking out for all his team mates and let me tell you he is a gentle giant. One of the best persons you can have as a friend, but definitely not as your enemy.
Rugby is more popular in the world than Gridiron
SA Don't allow steroids... Those dudes are natural bro..... Believe me.
Nr 4 is eben etzebeth and his family is famous for their fighting and wrestling skills so he def not someone who you would wanna mess with
You don’t see many punches because players know they will get banned for a few games if they do. It’s why they mostly just push each other around. There are videos where you see rugby players throwing punches though, check them out.
03:22 I believe this was in the 2007 Rugby World Cup, one of the Samoan players had squeezed his testicles. He had every right to come out swinging😂
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You can do whatever, just don't throw a punch. Dem da rules
I myself am Eben's height and we that live up here know how to behave, he's not a violent guy or "crazy" or anything, he's like a big dog, a gentle giant.
I really like how he punished the opponent for dragging a guy's hair, that's just not ok.
Reminds me of great danes, they bark and you run. But in reality behind them is a person who they love, they are so sweet and kind.
Proudly south African here, go bokke
Watch a full match. Altercations rarely happen, If you punch anyone it's a straight.Think of it like Olympic wrestling, you'll learn that Physical intimidation is part of a 100% contact sport.
Bakkies Botha was the real menace is his days lol
He apparently trained etzebeth as well (from what i heard)
if you throw a punch ite a straight red card
There used to be a player called Uli the Bully because he was so mean.A lot of people could not fathom that he was an actual Dr also😂
Now I need to go listen to Leon Schuster's Uli Bully song again. I have a ear worm now 😂
Yes, Uli Schmidt was an actual medical doctor
He created his own patients
No steroids and i thank you,our men are built that way.
This is ridiculous. All teams have these moments of aggression. This does not give an accurate image of our bokke. They atr feared because of how GREAT they are at the game. No one is on steroids. That's just what our Rugby players look like. I'm tired of these Americans who know nothing of the sport or the team making it look like our boys are a bunch of uncivilized savages. At least put in some effort and do proper research before you judge
Rugby is a contact sport guys....
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If they punch each other they have to pay a very large fine and will be out of the game for months so it’s not worth throwing a punch
Eben Etzeben rugby's greatest enforcer
South African here. Yes its basically Ice Hockey on Grass 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Great Analogy
The number 4 is Eden etzebeth
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Our boys are the best! Go Bokke!😊
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Our Eben is a force.. lol.. he takes no crap and he stands up for his team mates.
They won't throw punches because they get sent off the field and their team will be one man short for rest of the match. It takes a lot not to throw a punch. The crazy part is after the matches 5he teams they all go out for a beer together its a savage game played by gentlemen.❤
I'm a south African and all I can say is that we just built different from everyone else 😂❤
Eben is awesome - such a good heart ❤
Violence is not the correct word to use
Eben's a big dude and he's not afraid to swat anybody
they get disciplinary hearings and the risk of them not being play for a year or two is a risk thats why punches are risky but the jersey grabbing and throwing a mf is legal
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No steroids sir we are build different here in south Africa
Nope no steroids involved just raised on Sunshine and Good South African braai! It's a gladiator sport, even if the boks don't win, they inflict maximum damage!
If you throw a punch you get carded and have to leave the game 😂, better to push and shuv
If they throw a punch they can be penalized, as well as if they return a punch. That's why it's just a lot of pushing and pulling. 😅
😂🤣😂 my brother in the glasses wilin out😎
Just sittin der
Some of these are really really old.. Like over a decade.
You want a dirty play to watch, check out Botha from the Spring Boks. Etzebeth is typically aggressive when provoked but not usually an instigator. Otherwise I HIGHLY recommend you guys watch Dirtiest Rugby Red Cards. Y’all will have fun with that I think ❤
This is crazy because when you are sent off you lose a member of the team you don't get a sub in for that.
throwing a punch means the end of your carreer
What are you guys high on?
Please search south african schoolboy rugby reaction 🇿🇦
GAME STARTED IN 1880’S
Rugby was first played at Rugby School about 1845.
The two guys wearing white shirts are defo baked
you throw a punch, you're guaranteed a red
Us south africans are brutal especially when we playing in the rugby world cup
"throw a punch", nah that's how to destroy your career. Rugby has values, so when they get angry, they tend to just try and show their strength a bit, ruffle the feathers a bit. Sometimes punches fly (rarely) but the consequences would be bad for you
In rugby, you get 'punished' by the opposition if you intentionally slow the game, intentionally make foul or a rough play and play off-side. Thats why South africa are the world champions.
Fists equal red card then off the field....its eben etzebeth..btw
No 4 is Eben etzebeth
Regrettably these rather stupidity titled videos always give a loaded view of what happens. Another is “greatest tries” which really does not include the greatest tries, often significant ones rather than great. It’s the same with the hits when they include a number which are illegal and do not represent how the game is played. It’s the way those who make these videos attract views to increase their numbers! I always try to recommend that newcomers watch a video of the laws and then highlights of a game. They’ll pick up so much more from that and not come away with the feeling that the game is “violent”. Rugby World Cup starts on 8th September, that’s the time to see how the game is played.
No.4, Eben Etzebeth, is tame compared to another enforcer we had, Bakkies Botha.
Not really. Bakkies could afford to be more violent, Eben can't in today's game.
If you hit you’re out of the game, so when players f**k with you you just tackle the living shit out of them whenever you find them running with the ball..
That #4 has a nick name... the enforcer.
Eben sticks up for his team. At 6‘8 and 117 kg he is up for it. After the fight and game they all drink beer as if nothing happened 👍
Imagine Schalk and Etzabeth on the same team
That dude wearing spectacles aint reacting 😂
He walked Dricus Du Plessis out to UFC305
Nahhh Eben isn't violent, he's just extremely protective of his team and if u look I'll see that all of the fights he gets in is a result of someone messing with his mates
And no steroids either...we are just built different down here.
Let me tell you something they aren’t supposed to be manhandling each other like that they can face heavy fines and being suspended from playing if they play dirty and the referee catches them doing it
yo, my guy in the red shirt, yo you got arms like C.T Fletcher
Eben is what we need in our team we need more of him and the dirtiest player is tomas lavanini
Eben plays hard, but so do all Springbok. Not playing hard n shying away from contact will not get you into the springbok team.
He's just got a short temper, I haven't seen him get booked yet
If I throw a punch ! Red card ! Off the pitch u go.. bye bye ..
And before Eben Etzebeth their was Bakkies Botha check him out.!!!
To say that they are feared for their violence is wrong, but if you provoke them, then you have a problem. You do not look for crap and think you would get away with it. Teams do this to provoke to get under their skin and they will repay in kind.
The one thing a South African rugby player fears the most is a South African Rugby Player
It's absolute nonsense that the Springboks are violent... it's just s very physical game.
If they throw punches ITS THE END OF THEIR CAREERS
Guy in my PROFILE photo is the South African Captain - I look after the Boks and Stormers when touring Australia. Great blokes for on field killers
He's a enforcer
Number 4 is Eben Etzebeth
Rugby is not for sissies dude!
If you want to see the best playing the best watch the world cup in France currently on the go. In South Africa a Rugby ball is given the n baby boy to get them off the milk bottle and they cew on it during those teething problems also.