Eben Etzebeth was first ruled out of the match on Sunday before he was able to do a full training session on Monday, revealed Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus revealed on Tuesday that Eben Etzebeth might still be added to the team to face the All Black in their Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park over the weekend. Picture: Michael Sherman/IOL SportBattling a meniscus knee injury, Etzebeth was first ruled out of the match on Sunday before he was able to attend a full training session on Monday.
Though the official team was announced on Tuesday, Erasmus explained what transpired with Etzebeth and that there is a chance that he might still take his place in the team. “Sunday we pick the team, Monday we announced the team internally with Eben out. Our policy is if you can’t train on Monday, you can’t play on Saturday.
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