EBEN ETZEBETH & FEARED STREET FIGHTER CLIFFIE ETZEBETH!

[@bolivianbillionaire1349]

good program you've got here, mate.........Eben is well respected by us Kiwi fans of the game...all those big hard bastards are,

[@brettsenekal9776]

Yeah, we feel the same about you rough tough buggers mate.

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you very much 🥊👍

[@andrewilliams3406]

You didnt hear this from me but South Africans secretly love the all blacks too

[@mattlegg1976]

@@andrewilliams3406 🤣🥊👍🏈

[@lornaleach1693]

Really like your varied and honest appraisals of boxers, street fighters, and now rugby players, keep it up.

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you very much. I always try to keep it honest and fair. 🥊👍

[@neilnortier9984]

played against Cliffie in 92. Hamiltons against Villagers. Went for a run, at hooker, around the back of the lineout... Biggest hit I ever got was from Cliffie.. Ran straight at him. It was his timing that I remember... Threw himself at my chest area at the ball, thundered. I remember seeing both my boots in the air. Winded and hurt, but carried on.... Will go down as my top 3 biggest hits ever received. A very hard man.

[@enquirer2.0]

Some unit this fella great vid mate

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you Ben 🥊👍

[@TripodFrancois]

In the mid 70’s my parents managed the Vasco Hotel in Parow, the times when you still had a public bar where woman were not allowed. They must have been there for a few weeks when a fight broke out and the Etzebeth’s were involved. My mom, a small woman but with no fear at all grabbed a guitar and hit one of the guys over the head with it, the guys was Skattie. He was so shocked that a woman had the guts to hit him that at that moment they stopped fighting and a lifelong friendship developed. After that when a fight broke out my mom would just shout Skattie and the fight would be sorted out. Back in those days fights were a common occurrence.

[@anthonydepontes2295]

Awesome Video Matt 💯 best ive seen of Eben and thanks for sharing his uncles stories👌

[@mattlegg1976]

Ah thank you very much Anthony 👍🥊

[@RaiderX948]

Love this story & "Cliffie" reminds me of my late Grandfather, "Big" Eddie Halleran, WWII Vet, Semi-Pro Football player & Brawler, what a man. Another terrific story, thank you Matt. Read your bio on IMDB, you and I have a great deal in common, James E. Halleran IMDB.

[@kevdimo6459]

Thanks Matt, another great video! I’m not a Rugby fan anymore, but I’m a Rugby League fan. This story is a great example of how families can make an impact in different sports and life in general. I honestly hadn’t heard of them before this video, but I’m certainly impressed by their dedication and determination to be the best at what they do. Cheers Matt 👍🏼👍🏼

[@mattlegg1976]

Nice one Kevin, thank you very much 🥊👍

[@davidcochrane9287]

The picture of him with Connor McGregor is crazy looking .Connor looks like a wee boy Matt. Lived seven years in South Africa they have some big boys Matt.Respect from Davie in Glasgow 🎉

[@mattlegg1976]

I saw that, lol. He's a Giant. 🥊👍💪

[@guywilliams6569]

Conor IS a wee boy!!

[@pa6981]

Really well presented Matt . Good to get some of the background behind these immense athletes 👏👏🥊🏉

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you very much 👍🥊

[@samh7948]

Another cracking video Matt. By far my favourite KZbin channel !!

[@mattlegg1976]

I really appreciate that. Thank you Sam 👍🥊

[@Midlander77.]

Cool video mate,bit left field but all the better for it.Eben is a beast among beasts. Nice one 👊🫶🇬🇧

[@mattlegg1976]

Nice one, thank you 🥊👍🏈

[@davidlazarus4198]

Nice one Matt. Interestingly, Eben was one the the gents who walked out with Dricus Du PLessis in his match against Israel Adesanya. The commentators were dumbstruck at his physical size. Hello from Johannesburg.

[@Jay-p9z]

Excellent video Matt,true proper old school sportsmen,tough but gentlemanly great video and back story pal best wishes regards Jay and Cathy 👍

[@rogercoward8220]

Another awesome video Matt you really do do this very well Such a lovely genuine down to earth guy that’s why you have such a good following, you should really be proud of yourself I can’t praise you enough, love and Peace brother ❤️🙏

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you very much Roger. I appreciate your messages 🥊❤️

[@theoutlier9053]

Really enjoyed that Matt. I've always admired Eben as a player. Didn't know about his uncles legacy.

[@paulstemmet2626]

They were renowned scrappers in Cape Town. Most of us youngsters new to stay away from them. There were guys from Woodstock where I lived and Epping where they were from, Rugby also had their fighters among others who enjoyed a good old Barney as we called it but the Etsebet brothers his uncles stood out as fighters.

[@thebulls0731]

Brilliant video, Matt. Had no idea about Etzebeth’s family. No surprise he’s such a physical force learning of this 👍

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you. Yes they were respected and feared 🥊👍💪

[@pauljarrett3065]

Good video Matt. You could do a good video on Etzebeths predecessor for the Springboks, Bakkes Botha. He was the Springboks enforcer for over a decade.

[@thebulls0731]

Was thinking the exact same thing.

[@dasnutnock6408]

Botha was a slightly inferior athlete to Eben, but a significantly more willing enforcer. Etzebeth does a lot of collar grabbing and shouting but doesn’t actually do a lot of fighting. Botha could start a fight in a phone booth (assuming he could fit into one).

[@ShaunBoden-dj9go]

Bothas head was like a 20bob cabbage

[@bushbabybotha9943]

@@dasnutnock6408no he was perfectly equal as an athlete, but bigger naturally, didn’t have to gym to death to look big.

[@bushbabybotha9943]

@@ShaunBoden-dj9goand yet you are where you are and he’s a legend..

[@CraigNiel]

Love this kind of stuff, not a Rugby fan so never heard of him so it's nice have these quick informative videos. Keep em coming, Matt. 👊👊👍👍

[@mattlegg1976]

Brilliant, thank you for watching Craig 🥊👍🏈

[@davejamie5667]

sweet video matt, being an aussie i love the rugby content, ill be cheering you on to a mil subscribers and beyond mate can tell your a genuine stand up guy, you engage with your audience and in all honesty youve uplifted me a few times when i wasnt happy with things in my life with your positve messages about fitness, mental health and keeping drinking to a minimum👍🤘🥊

[@mattlegg1976]

Ah thank you Dave. Im really happy if I've helped in any way. Thank you for saying. I hope you're good, and I hope you have a Happy New Year 👍🥊

[@paulgarner4801]

Very well researched mate great stuff. Love your stories, excellent. From Brisbane, Australia.

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you very much Paul. Great to hear from you in Australia 🥊👍

[@shaunm9928]

So enjoyed this Matt - thank you for great content !

[@mattlegg1976]

Brilliant mate, thank you Shaun 🥊🏈

[@AlanMETALMAN]

We are all massive rugby fans in our house but rugby league not union but we still found this another fascinating watch.

[@markchapman2585]

Thanks for the video Matt you did a great job.

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you very much Mark 🥊👍

[@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec]

Great presentation again, mate. I was in ZAF numerous times back in the past decade, they all wanted to talk about rugby.

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you Michael 👍🥊

[@stephenshipley2631]

Another great video Matt,enjoyed it.

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you Stephen. Glad you liked it 👍🥊

[@ClintonPlaatjies-md9yl]

His loyalty to his teammates is admirable and together with Steph-Du Toit are arguably the two best rugby players of their generation

[@mattlegg1976]

I totally agree 🥊👊

[@David-h1f4r]

I was saying to people up here in 2012 this Player is going to be the Best lock and that Stormers team was stacked with future World Cup winner's

[@jamesyman007]

Super interesting and inspiring. You never disappoint with your vid's.

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you very much for that, and thank you for watching 🥊👍

[@grego0331]

Another great video! Cheers again bud

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you for watching 🥊👊

[@humansnotai4912]

Another cracking video Matt. 500 years ago all the men you feature on your channel would have been deadly warriors and conquerers. Hope to see you hit 1M subs this year mate. Namaste x

[@rogercook9217]

The dumbell story is brilliant ... 65kg but him and his friend taped 5kg plates either end ,, resulting in the club ordering heavier dumbells ,, he certinaly is an incredible athlete 👊👊enjoyed this Matt👏👏👏

[@mattlegg1976]

Yeah that was crazy, lol Thank you for the message as always 👍🥊

[@kobusg7460]

Did you know? The tailors that make the blazers for the Springboks have (like all professional tailors) pattern-cuts they use as base. When Etzebeth came along, they had to make a complete new pattern-cut because of his upper-arms.

[@rogercook9217]

@@kobusg7460 😂😂😎👊👊brilliant

[@jane1605]

Brilliant coverage. Many thanks

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you Jane, I hope you're good 👍🥊

[@dusty7933]

The Etzebeth name comes a long way. I knew Ebens dad Harry. I would say he was the more passive brother. All those stories are 100% true. They cleared bars with no problem. The name was well known in Cape Town. Cliffie had hands the size of shovels and was a massive human being so whoever got in his way in a brawl, wasnt getting away🤣. Thanks for the nice video sir.

[@danielmaartens9485]

Skattie was the one to look out for. Ruyterwacht where the whole clan originated from a stone-throw away from the then Libertas Hotel in Goodwood which they cleaned up all those rough and tough white 'eksê' hooligans.

[@RogerRees-n9m]

Great videos Matt. I really appreciate your work. 👍🏻

[@sylezmakefightz9727]

He’s a beast!! Love watch Etze he’s a great teammate as well he protective af!! A great brother t ok have on your side not against lol

[@stuartconway2279]

Great Video Matt, great research. Rugby is a great sport, with some truly hard men, but also a great deal of sportsmanship . I coached at grassroots Rugby, under 9 to start loved every minute. Hope your well take care 👊👊

[@mattlegg1976]

Ah brilliant Stuart, nice one mate, you must have a love of the Sport 👍 And thank you for the message 🥊

[@stuartconway2279]

@@mattlegg1976 I love Sport Matt, Cioached football and Instructed Karate. Love Boxing or should I say most sports 👍🤣

[@jimneversink9700]

🇿🇦 thank you Matt!

[@SJVR4758]

I knew Cliffie and Skattie and have a real affection for that family.

[@mattlegg1976]

Brilliant, thank you for the message 👍🏈

[@Paul-l4v1o]

Keep up the good work Matt keep up the fight and good luck and god bless you.

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you Paul 🥊👍

[@stevenking4622]

Love the Rugby videos, what a unit 😅

[@myleswakeham378]

I had the privilege to play against Cliffie and Skattie. They were as hard as nails, but not dirty players. We became buddies years later. May their souls rest in peace. Most of their fights were to protect pals who looked for trouble. Both of their deaths were totally unexpected.

[@amazeballsvideos]

nah.. they started trouble lots of times and started fights. LOL. ANd that is the truth buds.

[@ProcaviaCapensis-ts8ub]

@@amazeballsvideos I was in the Navy with an Etzebeth. On Monday's he would spend a lot of time bragging how he set up fights in bars . He was a small guy but he would stir up trouble and then his family would rush to defend him. They were just low class bullies.

[@johnbohan4222]

Great video Matt, cheers.👏

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you John 🥊👍🏈

[@martinetsebeth8456]

Love this, Thanx Matt -

[@mattlegg1976]

Ah brilliant Martin thank you so much. Great to hear from the family ( I'm presuming you are, lol ) 👍🏈

[@psychedabouttottenhamhotsp4627]

Being south African, having played rugby through school and club and a huge Bokke supporter, this was a great video mate. Eben is a monster just like the man mountain Bakkies Botha (our orignal enforcer). You ever heard of a boxer named Brian Mitchell from South Africa?

[@patryan6072]

Great video big man❤

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you 🥊❤️

[@SpiderLoubser]

Thanks for great tribute to great people and team mates.

[@julianhill4656]

Fantastic just fantastic video❤

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you Julian 🥊

[@scoates9910]

Another great vid,💥 cheers ❤🤜

[@justonsullivan3807]

Another good one Matt. 👍

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you Juston, I hope you're well 👍🥊

[@BoereViking]

Thanks Matt! Was waiting for this one, now I just need that Harley Race video!! ♥️🇿🇦

[@gregprice103]

Great video mate. V interesting

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you Greg. I hope you're well and is your Mum ok? X

[@gregprice103]

@ we’re ok brother x

[@michaeltaylor2449]

COOL stuff once again Matt nice one mate

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you Michael 👍🥊

[@michaeltaylor2449]

@@mattlegg1976 Your welcome

[@jboardy5439]

Brilliant piece, mate. 💯

[@irishgreen3919]

Mr. Legg I have seen a few Rugby games in NYC and Boston it sure is a rough game. American football must've been based on Rugby but they added Helmets and Pads to avoid injuries but in my opinion the pads and Helmets create more Injuries. Good Show Mr. Legg

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you very much for the message. Yes I'd be interested to know the stats on that . All the best, and thank you. 👍🥊

[@jukeseyable]

It is derived from rugby, its understood that a game of quote football between magill university and harvard uni in 1874 was the first tu play to the rules of what was then rugby union, and it diverged from there. but its roots are still present into the modern game of AF, the term line of scrimmage, = scrum, is a clear example of this

[@Enoch940]

Americans are a softer species , loud but back down easily. I played both sports till age 24 years. Thank you.

[@jukeseyable]

@@Enoch940 totally, back in the day when i was playing, we had a couple of americans come down to the club, big lads both of them, but had no idea how to use it, no pads or helmet really freaked them out, then you could get right inside their heads

[@irishgreen3919]

@@Enoch940 never backed down from a fight in my long life, @Enoch940. I'm 75 and could still go face to face with any man even you. I don't believe in stereotypes, there is always someone tougher and wants to test others. This Internet makes Fake tough guys act like real tough guys , fake keyboard tough guys would cower if they had to square off with a Real Hard Man, So go home to Mummy sonny and have your breakfast and sleep in the cellar Vinnie "Irish" Green

[@mikkifly]

Nice video Matt Mixing it up a bit which is very welcoming ❤

[@Mark-simo90]

Cool up load brilliant 👏 all the best matt

[@darrenpierce9505]

Thanks for video Matt 👍

[@tonic8945]

I remember Cliffie being dropped by Western Province for a nightclub brawl on a team night out back in the 70s. BTW Bakkies Botha, the enforcers enforcer way a nightclub bouncer before making it in rugby.

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you for the info on Cliffie. And yes I've got Bakkies Botha on my list of future videos 👍🥊

[@reubenparkin15]

Fun fact When eben was 21 the stormers had to get bigger weights in the gym as he was tieing weights together he was that strong. His family was super tough. His 1 Uncle cliffie especially was mental street fighter Great vid mate

[@mattlegg1976]

That's right, I heard that. Thank you for the message 👍🥊

[@BoereViking]

Actually when he was 19 and he was for him and Kitshoff.

[@CalvinK225]

That’s just due to that gym not being proper and set up correctly. NFL players are brutally strong and have the proper gyms for their players.

[@BoereViking]

@@CalvinK225 hahahahahahaha

[@jamesd755]

Good account Matt, I'm sure the family would approve.

[@martinhutton66]

The man is a beast!! In the best possible way 😁😊

[@docgb5990]

Great vid mate 👍🏾

[@gemhook7020]

Eben is a scary dude he’s one violent powerful figure when he’s on that field! Id love to see how some of these behemoths in these different sports can fight if they’re any good.

[@mattlegg1976]

That's true, he's very athletic and strong, interesting to know if he could fight 🥊👍

[@gemhook7020]

@@mattlegg1976 interesting most definitely but I really can’t see him taking you in the ring mr legg!

[@djdanny28]

Great vid Matt!

[@j.mahoney1178]

From a Welshman and rugby-crazy country, the Boks always produce the best tight five forwards. Eben is one of the best ever-class forwards.

[@general---777a]

Perfect lineage for a powerhouse player.

[@bulldog-lincspirits.4648]

Wow the man is a beast an intimidating figure , I wouldn't want to see that chap running at me with the ball in hand I think I'd take a dive 😂😂..all the best matt🥊🥊💯🤝❤️

[@mattlegg1976]

🤣🤣 I don't blame you, lol. Cheers Dave, I hope you're well. 🥊❤️

[@sjfarrell2.0]

Great video, Matt.

[@shaunnewton7469]

Nice vid Matt

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you Shaun 🥊👍

[@garrieclark24]

😂😂😂 as a Kiwi he’s a beast.even his name sounds like a weapon..

[@mattlegg1976]

🤣👍🥊 Thank you for the message Garrie.

[@theobserver6493]

@garrieclark24: Cool comment - I appreciate it (as a rugby fan 🙂). There are huge rivalry between the All Blacks, Ozzies, and the Boks. And as tough and rough as the matches are, I believe the respect also are, amongst all the players. These 3 countries have constantly produced the toughest and best players ever.

[@sean367]

Just came across you.sub'd from Canada 👍

[@mattlegg1976]

Ah brilliant, thank you very much Sean 👍🥊

[@peternufc81]

He would be a nightmare for any hard man to come up against

[@keithrichardsom1898]

As a massive rugby fan love your podcast s and would love you to do one on Bakkie Botha

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you very much. Yeah definitely, he's on my list 👍🥊

[@bdd606]

Top video again.

[@davidmckay2386]

Awesome mate

[@mattlegg1976]

Nice one David. Thank you mate 🥊👍

[@Africasideways]

nice, would have been cool to hear some of the stories

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you. It was hard to track down to be honest. 👍🥊

[@benjepson8861]

Brilliant matt Big old fella

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you Ben. Yeah he's a giant 💪🏈

[@goonerfromjhb]

When Bakkies Botha retired, I worried about that position for the Boks but Eben was there and went on to be even better, Bakkies lost his mind at times but Eben clearly showed more discipline. A great Springbok.

[@nickfeinberg7127]

Lovely Matt...

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you Nick 🥊🏈

[@nickfeinberg7127]

My son started playing for the Springboks last year, Eben was one of the guys who really helped settle him into the group. Top fella, hard as nails family! Much respect from Cape Town! Nick

[@tacodaddy4309]

Showing my sons this video. Let me know that there are people that can match and surpass the dominant Polys of the world.

[@simples1312]

Good video m8

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you mate 👍🏈🥊

[@jimmyconway8025]

I would not mess with Cliffie and Scattie. Goon Gods on 🔥

[@PrimeMatt]

Love it

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you for watching 🥊👍

[@graemehuia5964]

Wow man!

[@mikkifly]

Ebens at true rugby legend

[@brettlarks4067]

Nice piece Matt they build them tough in SA

[@warrenjones7371]

The Etzebeth family are well known. When they walked into a pub or club, those who were lucky enough, left. Others not so lucky.

[@mattlegg1976]

Yes they seem to be very well known. Good to hear from people in the know. Thank you 👍🥊

[@adamcox2503]

Imagine him running at you at speed! 😬😅

[@backstabbath1986]

I always imagine an alternate reality where Eben went the MMA route and absolutely destroyed everyone in the UFC as a heavy weight

[@mattlegg1976]

Yeah he could have had what it takes definitely 👍🥊

[@faampie]

Good video, but you can't have a Eben video without giving props to Bakkies Botha (the original enforcer) as well

[@mattlegg1976]

Thank you, I've got Bakkies on my list for a future video. 👍🥊

[@Paul-tj2ii]

Ebon a proper enforcer!!

[@littledavey2169]

Alright matt great vid how's the training going. 🤙🦊

[@MintEastwood.24]

Imagine facing Etzebeth,Bakkies Botha and Schalke Berger on the same pitch. “ Think I’ve done me hamstring gaffa”😂

[@mattlegg1976]

🤣🤣🥊🏈

[@therealmrfishpaste]

And Uli Schmidt or James Dalton....plus Richard Loe....

[@markbrown-sb2zm]

Jim Hamilton is lucky as Cliffie and Skattie were looking for him.

[@ainsleyshand7690]

See that guy try and scratch his eyes 😂😂😂😂 woman

[@bolivianbillionaire1349]

captain of the Aussie team.....tried a bit of biff on Eben off the ball .......not a good idea .. got properly savaged....

[@adamcairns8732]

Can you do Legend off gladiators next?

[@mattlegg1976]

I'll have a look 👍🥊

[@GianpieroEtzebeth]

That’s my dad!

[@mattlegg1976]

Ah nice one, thank you for leaving a message. 🥊🏈

[@jjavierre]

Good one, mate! Crack on!

[@gwmba1989]

Eben still seems to be the physically strongest player in rugby.

[@mattlegg1976]

Yes I heard about his strength in the gym. 💪

[@ainsleyshand7690]

Unit for sure