It’s the final Springbok test match of the year, and captain Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth are still up to their usual playful antics in footage from the last photoshoot.
The boys in green and gold will play Wales on Saturday, 23 November, at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
EBEN ETZEBETH AND SIYA KOLISI HAVE ARM TOUSLE IN HILARIOUS SHOOT
As they do before each game, the Springboks sat down for their usual photoshoot.
And this one was a bittersweet one for the national rugby team who will be playing their last game of the year.
In a behind-the-scenes clip shared on their social media platforms, the squad is seen taking their place for the pre-game shoot. As we’ve come to see, it involved plenty of fooling around between the players, who have great camaraderie.
The clip was full of laughs, from the fun and games between RG Snyman and Jasper Wiese to a cheeky Cobus Reinach, who almost got a smack from Malcolm Marx.
But nothing could top besties Eben Etzebeth and Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, who shared a few jokes and a tousle in the front row.
The pals – who also play at the Sharks together – are known for their banter on and off the pitch.
Ultimately, Eben won the arm flex, and Siya was reduced to the shadows.
In the comment section, the move was not missed by Bok fans.
@chmarais: “Eben stopping Siya’s flex from last week is brilliant.”
@tee_bopi: “Eben is squashing Siya on purpose. “
@sphonkosi: “There’s always drama between Siya and Eben.”
Images via Instagram:
@bokrugby
WHEN WILL THE SPRINGBOKS PLAY AGAIN?
The Springboks will take a well-deserved break after a successful test match series in 2024.
According to SA Rugby, the squad will reunite to play two test matches against Italy in July 2025 on home ground
PlanetRugby reports that South Africa will face Australia in back-to-back home tests next year, take on New Zealand in two away Tests, and play Argentina at home and away.
The dates have yet to be confirmed.
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