Rassie Erasmus has singled out Eben Etzebeth for praise following the Springboks' 17-10 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, describing the lock's 80-minute display as a return to his best. "We saw the old Eben again," Erasmus said after the Rugby Championship victory.
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Rassie hails Etzebeth's return to form after Buenos Aires win
Rassie Erasmus praised Eben Etzebeth's commanding 80-minute performance in the Springboks' 17-10 Rugby Championship win over Argentina in Buenos Aires.
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