South Africa includes Etzebeth in their Rugby World Cup squad

South Africa includes Etzebeth in their Rugby World Cup squad

By Naveel Krishant
Tuesday 27/08/2019
Eben Etzebeth of South Africa has denied involvement in a bar fight at the weekend. [Photo:PhotoSport]

South Africa included experienced lock Eben Etzebeth in its Rugby World Cup squad , despite claims that he was involved in a bar fight and another altercation on the street at a beach resort at the weekend.

Etzebeth issued a public denial saying he was not involved in either.

He was among the 31 players named by coach Rassie Erasmus for the World Cup in Japan starting next month.

Flanker Siya Kolisi will captain the squad after recovering from a knee injury that saw him miss the Springboks' entire victorious Rugby Championship campaign.

Other top players that have been included are Handre Pollard, Elton Jantjies, Faf de Klerk, Herschel Jantjies, Willie le Roux and Frans Steyn.

Backs: Willie le Roux, Warrick Gelant, Cheslin Kolbe, Sbu Nkosi, Makazole Mapimpi, Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Frans Steyn, Jesse Kriel, Handre Pollard, Elton Jantjies, Faf de Klerk, Cobus Reinach, Herschel Jantjies.

Forwards: Schalk Brits, Bongi Mbonambi, Malcolm Marx, Frans Malherbe, Trevor Nyakane, Vincent Koch, Steven Kitshoff, Tendai Mtawarira, RG Snyman, Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager, Franco Mostert, Siya Kolisi (captain), Kwagga Smith, Francois Louw, Pieter‑Steph du Toit, Duane Vermeulen.

[Source: Stuff.co]

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