Eben Etzebeth

Eben Etzebeth (born 29 October 1991) is a South African professional rugby union player who currently plays for the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship and the South Africa national rugby team. He made his international debut for the Springboks in 2012 and has since won more than 100 caps. His regular playing position is as a number 4 lock.

Eben Etzebeth
Etzebeth playing for South Africa in 2022
Date of birth (1991-10-29) 29 October 1991
Place of birthCape Town, Cape Province, South Africa
Height2.04 m (6 ft 8+12 in)
Weight119 kg (262 lb; 18 st 10 lb)
SchoolHoërskool Tygerberg
UniversityUniversity of Cape Town
Spouse
Anlia van Rensburg
(m. 2023)
Occupation(s)Professional rugby player
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Sharks
Youth career
2009–2011 Western Province
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011 UCT Ikey Tigers 7 (5)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–2014 Western Province 7 (0)
2012–2019 Stormers 61 (20)
2015–2016 NTT DoCoMo Red Hurricanes 8 (5)
2019–2022 Toulon 40 (35)
2022– Sharks 11 (25)
Correct as of 12 December 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011 South Africa U20 5 (5)
2012– South Africa 119 (30)
2015 Springboks 1 (5)
2016 Springbok XV 1 (0)
Correct as of 30 October 2023
Medal record
Men's Rugby 15's
Representing  South Africa
Rugby World Cup
2015 EnglandNational Team competition
2019 JapanNational Team competition
2023 FranceNational Team competition
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