Eben Etzebeth asked about personal rivalry with Maro Itoje | Springbok Press Conference

Eben Etzebeth was asked about his personal rivalry with Maro Itoje with the two locks set to lock horns once again in the Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final on Saturday.
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[@lizzyhanahoe4197]

Broken-hearted Irish fan here, having listened to all you guys on here, you’ve won my 💚. You all speak so gently and kindly, really enjoyed listening to you, especially when speaking about your team mates and S Kolisi in particular. Good luck guys 💚☘🇮🇪

[@zamangwanethabethemtshali]

Saffa here... we gave the biggest respect for Ireland 🇮🇪 you guys have worked really hard to get to the level where you are. Truly amazing team 👏

[@mjribes]

I always support a green team above any others. Boks first, but Ireland is always my number 2.

[@HansCoche]

When the Boks are not involved but Ireland is playing another team, I back the Irish any day.

[@user-uq5qs5uh9k]

This was definitely supposed to be the Irish World Cup! You can be proud and IRE is great for the game! ❤

[@RicksPhatPharm-vw2lb]

You lost me at Siya the quota Captain noone wants

[@ynwa197]

All three these guys including including the whole team and coaching staff are representing South African people beautifully 😎🇿🇦

[@christiangerhardt2408]

How underrated is Frans Malherbe? Probably the first guys on the selection list but the last guy everyone talks about.

[@cilliers1000]

Frans is such a gifted, talented and well spoken guy. What an ambassador for the sport of rugby! 🇿🇦

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

Brilliant scrummager , he gets so low for a 1.9m guy. We had so many big props over the years with poor technical skills. Frans has those skills

[@icemapuma8899]

Nothing but Facts!

[@NickHiltermann]

Not underrated by the opposition. They all know

[@Kernowking101]

Englishman here. Hate to say it but in 2023, Itoje doesnt come close to Etzebeth. Etzebeth is one of the best locks of all time.

[@Luke-ym7oy]

i cant lie itoje has fallen of for england, doesnt make the same impact he used to

[@christianwithers7335]

He had serious illness

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

He never came close to Eben.

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

Eben played wing at school and only started in the forwards final years high school. definitely in the top 3/4 locks to play for the Bokke. Eben, Victor and Bakkies. Just fkn power skill and agg

[@mauroger86]

Never did mate.

[@trimad6128]

As an England supporter I have the upmost respect for these guys they’re incredible athletes.Good luck for Saturday

[@travismailsa1]

Respect your comment, sadly i cannot handle the English "Rugby" due to their arrogance and being mediocre and Farrell does my nut in, would take a red card to have him carried off on a stretcher.

[@pierre-3253]

Any team having reached this far in the RWC, has already proven they deserved to be there, my ONLY HOPE is that the remaining games are without controversy AND without cards, and no serious injuries

[@kyliehenderson7718]

england lost

[@RMRM0330]

The first interviewer to Eben apologizing before asking a question 😂😂😂😂😂 brah ask your questions don't be scared

[@coconutgrovemusicnz]

Massive respect for South Africa out of New Zealand- our long time foe! Eben Etzebeth is a true warrior whom I admire as a person and as a player. That admiration and respect is built on his do or die attitude toward his approach to the game. Their semi final against England will be an absolute ripper. May the best team win now that we are through to the final.

[@thabodisane2044]

Some of the world’s best athletes 💪 I truly, absolutely respect the South African Springboks 🇿🇦✌🏽

[@chercoe5717]

When on his game - Eben is without peer as a lock. Absolute weapon!

[@brucealexander5310]

Bakkies?

[@tariqjoseph3562]

Much better international player, he always plays his best in big games with the Boks

[@diogeneslantern18]

@@brucealexander5310 Etzebeth is a far, far more complete lock than Bakkies could ever have hoped to have been. The game has moved on by a country mile.

[@christianwithers7335]

Eales?

[@Venomroos]

@@christianwithers7335 I guess he was a better kicker than Eben.

[@m3zza9]

Why are the media always trying to make the Soringboks out to be villains. These dudes truly represent the South African spirit. There no need to get into media hype click-bait rhetoric. You guys handled this so well boys. All the best for the semi-final!

[@emmdee7552]

Did anyone catch Frans say at the beginning,"These lights are 🤬 bad" and Eben say " i have my cap" 😅

[@rishonburger781]

Yep. I went back to make sure I heard him right. Funny moment. Nothing phases him, except maybe the lights. 😂

[@gerifortune872]

Yep... love their natural demeanor 😂

[@flowerflower7115]

Frans: “Die ligte is fokkn erg “ Eben:” Ek het my cappie an” 😂😂

[@stacey5204]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 love it

[@pierre-3253]

The way the Boks has already proven their camaraderie on their tour abroad, is a GOOD example set for the rest of South Africa, MAY you guys keep doing this !! We LOVE watching you guys play

[@mrange20]

I find it amazing that players in the modern era are so exposed to the media. They not only have to be great players but also deal with the media. Previous era players did not have to face the media as these guys do. Well done gents!

[@StreetCornerFilmsAndTV]

Facts

[@71bootneck]

Think they well trained also. Eras before players woukd take the bait. Drop clangers. Rebel tactics etx. They all give almost robotic replies.

[@Badlighter]

When you witness test matches like SA v France or Ireland v NZ, it’s the quality of the sport, rather any individual, that is the spectacle. Ultimate team sport.

[@bwana4711]

Shem but fck I love our boys. Stay humble, do your talking on the field. We are behind you!!! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@stuarth43]

Eben, is fast becoming my fave lock, to be the best he has to better Victor and other great SA and English locks I grew up in NZ but have 1000 Au dollars on the Boks to retain the Cup These players are better educated than the Brits, and Kiwis, it shows

[@colleensalmon6042]

SA is keeping the lights on with BOKKE POWER🎉❤

[@Kanjeee911]

😂 Quite literally

[@shawndaniels-lr8mx]

😂

[@olympicjbrag5913]

0:12 Frans - "Die ligte is fokken erg" Eben - "Ek het my keppie aan" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DerikNieuwoudt]

Lag my klaar

[@smelomahlangu3601]

😂😂

[@mosaleeuw759]

Hahahahahahhhah

[@harryhcs]

kak snaaks

[@chazzy4285]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BustaRusta1]

I honestly love you guys, so professional, determined and real. the entire squad is compiled of phenomenal individuals ... then together you are formidable and you make us all so proud for a country that faces challenges on a daily basis you show us as a nation we can overcome everything. Thank you okes you are all legends win or loose the 33 of you are making the nation proud .

[@woesmevrou5673]

Giant players. Humble. Human. So articulate. So principled. Salute the Boks.

[@mayrajoo3515]

❤

[@lindavanniekerk8679]

South African team has guts, humility, integrity and you can't beat their fighting spirit. Well done thus far.

[@mayrajoo3515]

❤

[@ThatGuy-sw2xe]

Very polite of Eben to pretend he knows who Itoje is.

[@ZeLuluBear]

😂😂😂

[@hanssteyn9775]

Very funny!

[@dianlourens8022]

Kak funny 😂😂😂😂

[@thomasmailola871]

Now that was very funny of you boet😂😂😂

[@DerikNieuwoudt]

😂😂

[@gizmoza]

How does Frans still have perfect ears? 😂

[@calvinduffus8588]

It's not just a 'sport' for these guys, its so much more.

[@zozoa1]

Englishman here. If SA plays like they did against Ireland then we’re going to loose and loose badly. However I’ve watched Rugby for many many years and some teams peek one or two games before the final if this is the case England May get lucky. IMO SA v NZ final.

[@muirislandjim453]

SA have so many great players. Really looking forward to this. Dont write us off 🌹

[@SuperRedraider1]

Englishman here,South Africa are the best team in the world,England are going to have their hands full with this team for sure.I hope its going to be a belter and i hope we can spring a surprise but the Boks are just to good for us at the moment,i hope im wrong but i just dont think we have enough but you never know.

[@sashwinpaul9628]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@mayrajoo3515]

❤

[@cilliers1000]

Frans is such a cool dude, it doesn’t look like anything can phase him! 😎

[@twmlloyd5257]

Eben always been a class act but hes at a higher level now, best in the world, and kolisi is a great leader , , love the boks respect from Cymru

[@lillyfaith3998]

Eben you are gifted broer keep flying you are fearless it takes a star to play exceptionally well fly Bokke 🎉🎉🎉

[@lizzyhanahoe4197]

He does appear to fly but I think Lowe helped with that. Apologies, couldn’t help that one 🙏

[@BadMonTing]

@@lizzyhanahoe4197 see what you did there 🤣🤣

[@MeanAzz_13]

Lol I mean the Boks *are just built different!* GET UP THE *MIGHTY SPRINGBOKS!!* 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 From 🍺😎🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@raykarena4595]

Eben is my favourite non All Black second rower....

[@Sam_wilson919]

agreed, my favourite non all-black player

[@Marktb363]

This could be the best Rugby squad of all time!

[@cococalm]

This is the first video like this where the sound is excellent. I do not need closed headphones to try decipher what the guys are saying. Thank you !!

[@ashlouw5350]

I think they saw all the complaints. But its a little late.

[@bonjovi7120]

Stunning and brave of you

[@koneliovaatuitui5353]

Work hard Uso. God Bless you guys Stay safe ❤❤.

[@morris9337]

Players are class personified, going through Instagram and KZbin comment sections sometimes gives you a bad impression of South Africans, but the players ooze class and respect.

[@amielterence]

There’ll always be the loud minority giving the impression of the majority. That’ll always be the case. But majority of us have utmost respect for other teams. We go through a lot as a country the Boks are the one of the only things that unite us, everyone defends their honour differently I suppose. Cockiness included.

[@sashwinpaul9628]

@Morris...which country are you from?

[@designmanagementcourseinportu]

One thing folk might not realise is how very tight this team is. They are close friends and represent South African "ubuntu" which is a community first. Also, Siya and Eben are best friends - he moved to CT to be close to Siya. And back in SA these guys are like family to each South African

[@mayrajoo3515]

❤

[@user-of8kj7xe1p]

Our pride ,Boks 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@sadiafortune4064]

THE BOKKE MINDSET IS MINDBLOWING AND MAGNIFICENT

[@fohunter12345]

I saw that comment. Tindall is just hurting from the last disappointing result in 2019. Maybe he got some sun stroke on his stint on that island in that celebrity show.

[@JeffreyThomas-th2ps]

Good luck boys make us proud😊

[@dejavu1107]

I don’t know why but I have the feeling this semifinal will be remembered for a very longtime and yes I’m definitely looking forward for the so expected Eben vs Maro battle 😎 May the best team win.

[@Barc112]

You were right!

[@dejavu1107]

@@Barc112 And the final will be even more epic 😎

[@BadMonTing]

Man my life goal is to attand the 2027 rwc now.

[@Amandla-Awethu]

A rivalry requires a contest. There is none.

[@naomivantonder1161]

Damian is an excellent player. Solid as a rock. Gorgeous as well.

[@mayrajoo3515]

❤

[@JuicyJLee]

We playing England i will not make the mistake of assuming we in the final we shall remain humble .May the Best team Win. Go Springboks we Behind you guys all the way Win or Lose ❤

[@abasiakhan2920]

Does not matter if they win or lose they will remain champions in my eyes as long as they play for us with guts and determination.

[@RomanoJosephs]

Yes Eben is very good in what he do in his position and strongly successful with confidence

[@seamus9750]

Itoje doesn't hold a candle to Eben

[@Luke77h]

Don't mess with the best a try for the win. 3 French players couldn't hold that man! They only make them here, people 🇿🇦

[@sashwinpaul9628]

The truth here SA is the number 1 team in the world. Probabilities dictate we won our 4th World Cup❤

[@anthonygrey4390]

A monster on the field, a gentleman off it 😉

[@mayrajoo3515]

❤

[@brianocallaghan7172]

etzebeth for all his stature power and sheer physicality seems to be a very shy guy. mean that as a compliment not a put down

[@mayrajoo3515]

❤

[@csdvideouk]

Itoje has had a quiet tournament and a quiet couple of years in an England shirt, by no means playing badly… but doesn’t seem to be putting in the consistent MOTM performances as he used to. Playing against Etzebeth he’s going to be at his absolute best as he’s the form lock in World Rugby right now.

[@user-cf4sp4mj9u]

Agreed, no audio my G

[@keanankyleschoeman2106]

‘Die ligte is Fokken erg” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mrr4814]

Here in France the rain has finally come, we need it badly but hope it's not so much this weekend.

[@naomivantonder1161]

Love you bokke!!!!!

[@420frosty2]

When will I have KWAAGAAAA!!!!interview

[@lillyfaith3998]

When I say Eben must fly I mean he must keep up with the stardom in him he is doing the best along with our Bokke the Springboks we are behind them🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@johndickie5069]

Elizabeti ❤

[@Venomroos]

My favorite Sprinkbok, Frans!

[@michaeldeancoetzee9993]

Usually we have become accustomed to poor sound quality. Now no sound at all. Whats going on. Sound,loadshedding lol?

[@seamus9750]

Frans is still wondering who the dietitian was😂

[@dianlourens8022]

You guys a rough out here 😂😂😂😂😂

[@michaeldeancoetzee9993]

Hey, round is a shape!

[@richardseven6126]

Media savvy players is a must. Some stand up and front up more. It's the way of the world.

[@thecannaclub]

00:12 Frans Malherbe : Die ligte is f*kken erg, Eben Etzebeth : Sit jou keppie aan. 🤣

[@seanolivier4768]

Is it just me or do the SAFFAs journo’s ask the most ridiculous questions 🤨

[@MeanAzz_13]

Man Damien *De Allende* is a *beast!* when he cleans out rucks he dont FK around.

[@j.pdutoit6841]

Frans is the only Frans in the Semi's!!

[@Badlighter]

Mr Etzebeth and Mr Eales would be have been a great second row combination

[@sadiafortune4064]

EBEN ETZEBETH THE BEST LOCK EVER ONCE HIS UNSTOPPABLE HE HIS COURAGEOUS HAS GRIT SND GUTS HE LOCKS YOU LIKE A LOCKDOWN

[@bophelomoeketsi4438]

Elizabeth 😂😂💥

[@wyntonvisser429]

These manne look like they've woken-up epically hungover. Damian rubbing his eye, and Frans squinting into the lights 😂😂

[@gjmnmn]

Is that all that you can say.

[@wyntonvisser429]

@gjmnmn This is Johnny 🧔‍♂️. Johnny says: "Don't be a doos." Listen to Johnny.

[@travismailsa1]

Must be, Eben seems to have caught a lekka tan on them nude beaches

[@71bootneck]

Dragged Itoje. 😂😂😂. If he thinks he’s much better than he probably is. Cold 😂😂

[@davidjooste5788]

Talking softly but carrying the biggest sticks.

[@jacklav1]

It's an odd question. Being locks wouldn't they be unlikely to actually grapple each other in the breakdown or tackle each other?

[@skunkbird]

If anyone is wondering what they say in the first 15 seconds, it's 'These lights are fucking bad'... 'I have my cappie on' 😂Like two old schoolmates 🤣

[@gerharduys2660]

Good to see these two Chinese players performing so well for the Boks.

[@masterq2.033]

Let's hear it!

[@GWills-ys6rd]

"Former England captain Mike Tindalll has said South Africa do not deserve their place in the World Cup semi-finals, just four years after he said it would be a "disgrace" if they won the last tournament in Japan." (Source: WalesOnline) - I find this disgraceful commentary by Mike Tindall (England) as reported by the source. How do you feel?

[@HansCoche]

Hate and critisism motivates the Bokke, they love it.

[@gerbenbezuidenhout5461]

Ja, I also read that article, mike tinkle's comment helps to take the boks to those dark places. Desperate attempt from a has-been trying to remain relevant😂😂😂

[@bendriscoll1203]

As an Englishman that is disgraceful and believe me we don’t all think like that. You’re a top team, any team that reaches this stage of the tournament deserves to be there so I really don’t understand where his comments come from. Nervous for saturday, let’s hope both teams put on a great show 👊

[@binjaman1]

Tindall was an overrated player...

[@simonjeffs75]

He said it in terms of not deserving to beat France. Whether they did or not is open to debate, but when you hear the stats tindall quoted you would question how.

[@theconsigliere6329]

The only Frans left in France.

[@any0n378]

😂

[@lizzyhanahoe4197]

Hi, put a Blue Rugby cap on Damian De Allende and it’s Tadgh Beirne, just noticed that 😊

[@mjribes]

Tadgh who?

[@lizzyhanahoe4197]

Can’t you read? Surname was right there? Ok, let’s pass by the sarcasm, I really didn’t set out with that in mind. I actually thought when I was watching Damian De Allende during the game against France that he looked familiar, and I honestly thought Tadgh Beirne. No more, no less.🙏@@mjribes

[@mjribes]

@lizzyhanahoe4197 Is he that dude from that old film, "Weekend at Bernie's". Looks nothing like him.

[@lizzyhanahoe4197]

never seen weekend at Bernie’s. @@mjribes

[@kevinrudd9257]

I think you need glasses.

[@johnathanroussouw2098]

I love Frans lol. 'scrumming is one of my primary jobs"

[@lwynkwaardt]

die ligte is fokken erg hahhahaha quality

[@janfunriebeeck]

Random Fact: The Springboks are the only team who don't speak English natively to have won the world cup

[@masterq2.033]

The Boks won two world cups with native South African English speaking coaches Christie and White. They also have had a number of native English speakers. The 95 winning drop goal was scored by Joel Stransky a South African native English speaker.

[@joshlife6395]

English is one of the official languages, and there is a portion of the population who only speak English as their native language... What are you talking about?

[@hunadimakgatho3403]

I don't think you know what you are talking about

[@thutonnena3092]

Random but inaccurate fact. English is one of our official languages.

[@stacey5204]

English is an official first language in South Africa and majority people speak English here. Where do you get your info from🤦🤣

[@rickybarlow5918]

As a golf supporter I can't comment

[@PB-tk4uu]

These journos need to ask better questions please

[@user-rn9co7jc4t]

It’s not a rivalry when Eben is on the winning side most of the time. Whether it was against England or the Lions.

[@johannmalan2994]

Really it's like comparing a donkey with a race horse. His still have to go a long way to achieve what Eben have achieved.

[@morris9337]

Classy

[@JonathanNichollsjono]

​@morris9337 Well, he chose his way to say it, but is he wrong?

[@LepsMere]

Go Boks 🎉😊

[@user-uq5qs5uh9k]

No audio? Or is it me?

[@Kaytlin_]

Yup no audio

[@Alignedtop]

Just you

[@user-uq5qs5uh9k]

@@Alignedtop Thanks Bruv. I thought as much. Go BOKKE!

[@The_Vuka_Experience]

Audio for me so far.

[@kalomboC]

Is it just me or does Damian look like a scaled up version of Antoine Dupont

[@masterq2.033]

They do look related. Imagine a scaled up Dupont , that would take some stopping.

[@mohanmmediqbaldesai9781]

Go bokke. Make it a double win 4 south africa 2day.

[@brucealmighty6442]

Go boks🌹

[@Sebastian-oy1od]

Go Bokke!

[@dsm577]

Cmon England! Got a very slim chance but you never know. They do have some quality in certain positions and 2 great kickers

[@hoplite1766]

Well England lost despite being better that day. Maro Itoje out played Eben in this one, and Eben had a quiet game as a result. The England scrum much better than the one in 2019 final.

[@christophegiraud7805]

Amazing as the journalists' questions are rubbish, boys/girls band questions, not that many around the game.

[@kevinrudd9257]

Damian looks bigger than Frans.

[@Frog13799]

Hey, the only Frans left in the world cup!

[@AM-dj1wr]

There is no rivalry 😂😂😂. Etzebeth has always dominated EVERYONE.😂

[@hayfron]

They have to create some foolishness to drive a wedge into SA, Boks, don’t fall for it.

[@mjribes]

Toejam who?