Across 61 matches, Etzebeth's tackle count stands as his most defining statistic, averaging over five per game with a single-match peak of 18, marking him as a consistent and high-volume defensive presence. His carrying numbers tell a complementary story — reliable rather than explosive in volume, yet capable of surging to 14 carries and 45 metres in a single outing when the game demands it. Spread across multiple competitions and more than 2,400 minutes, the consistency of his output underlines a player who contributes meaningfully in both directions across a wide range of contexts.
Born on 29 October 1991, Eben is 34 years old, stands 203cm (6′8″) tall and weighs 121kg. Eben has been capped by South Africa at international level.
Eben Etzebeth is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Sharks, the Durban-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with winning lineout ball and adding grunt in the second row.
As a lock, Eben features for the Sharks across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban.
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