Eben Etzebeth leads South Africa to second test victory against New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
South Africa evened the four-test rugby series against New Zealand following a 33-26 win in Cape Town last weekend. Eben Etzebeth, the most capped Springbok, returned to form after being limited by injuries and a suspension earlier this year. He recorded 18 tackles and disrupted three All Blacks lineout throws during the performance. The result follows a 33-16 loss to New Zealand in the first test at Ellis Park. The teams are scheduled to compete in the third test this Saturday at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Etzebeth, who turns 35 next month, continues to play as a lock for the Springboks and remains a central figure for the team under coach Rassie Erasmus.
- •South Africa defeated New Zealand 33-26 in the second test at Cape Town.
- •The four-test series between the teams is now level.
- •Eben Etzebeth contributed 18 tackles and spoiled three lineout throws.
- •The third test match takes place this Saturday at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Eben Etzebeth roars back into form to help South Africa level All Blacks rugby series
"August arrived, greatest rival New Zealand was in country for a much anticipated historic tour and the most capped Springbok ever had played only once all year, back in April. Etzebeth had been sidelined by an eye-gouge suspension, a hip injury and head knock and doubts swirled. Etzebeth was busy though not sharp but the cobwebs were blown away.
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