Eben Etzebeth will captain the Springboks in their upcoming autumn internationals in the ongoing absence of injured No.8 Warren Whiteley, the South African Rugby Union said Thursday.
Etzebeth, 25, initially took over the captaincy in June when Whiteley sustained a groin injury ahead of the final Test of a three-match home series against France.
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Fierce rivals New Zealand and South Africa go toe-to-toe in Auckland on Saturday in a crunch match that will be pivotal in deciding the outcome of this year's Rugby Championship.
Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth described the clash as "massive" and "the biggest challenge of the year" with plenty at stake for both teams.
Coaches Steve Hansen and Allister Coetzee mayRead more