Eben Etzebeth roars back into form to help South Africa level All Blacks rugby series
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What happened
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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