Eben Etzebeth

Eben Etzebeth
Etzebeth playing for South Africa in 2022
Born (1991-10-29) 29 October 1991
Cape 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
OccupationProfessional rugby player
Rugby union career
Position 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 Red Hurricanes Osaka 8 (5)
2019–2022 Toulon 40 (35)
2022– Sharks 24 (30)
Correct as of 7 December 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011 South Africa U20 5 (5)
2012– South Africa 141 (40)
Correct as of 23 November 2024
Medal record
Men's Rugby 15's
Representing  South Africa
Rugby World Cup
2015 England Squad
2019 Japan Squad
2023 France Squad

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 team. He made his international debut for the Springboks in 2012 and has since played 141 caps, making him the Springboks' most capped player. His regular playing position is as a tighthead lock (number 4 in South Africa).