Eben Etzebeth is a renowned South African rugby union player who has made a significant impact on the sport both domestically and internationally.
He currently plays for the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship and is a key member of the South African national rugby union team, the Springboks. As a player, Etzebeth is known for his immense stamina, strength and unwavering determination on the field.
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- Full name: Eben Etzebeth
- Stage Name: Eben Etzebeth
- Date of birth: October 29, 1991
- Age: 32 years old
- Place of birth: Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Occupation: South African rugby union player
- Height: 2.03 m
- Parents: Harry Etzebeth
- Siblings: Ryen Etzebeth
- Spouse: Anlia van Rensburg
- Children: 1
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $2 million
Early life and education
Eben Etzebeth was born on 29 October 1991 in Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa. He was raised by his parents, and his late father, Harry Etzebeth, was a famous wrestler in the Parow area who passed away on 11 July 2023, while his mother’s name is unknown.
Eben has an older brother named Ryen Etzebeth. He attended Tygerberg High School, a public school in Cape Town, South Africa, and later graduated from the University of Cape Town, a public university in the same city. Etzebeth is South African and is Christian.
Career
Eben Etzebeth is a renowned South African rugby union player who has made a significant impact at both club and international level. He began his career playing for the South African U20 team, the Baby Boks, at the 2011 World Cup. He then made his Super Rugby debut for the Stormers in 2011 and quickly established himself as a dominant force.
Etzebeth made his test debut for the Springboks in 2012, following in the footsteps of legendary lock players such as Bakkies Botha. He quickly became a key figure for the Springboks, known for his physical dominance and strong leadership on the field. He played a key role in the Springboks’ 2015 Rugby World Cup campaign, where the team finished third.
Etzebeth has amassed over 100 caps for the Springboks over the course of his career, cementing his status as one of the most respected and successful players in South African rugby history. He played for the Stormers in Super Rugby from 2014 to 2019 and also had a spell in the Japanese Super Rugby with the NTT DoCoMo Red Hurricanes in 2015.
In 2022, Etzebeth joined Sharks (South Africa) on a long-term contract. His leadership and experience proved invaluable as he led Sharks to victory in the European Challenge Cup final in May 2024, marking the first time a South African team had won a major European trophy.
Social media
- Instagram handle: @ebenetzebeth4
- Facebook Name: Eben Etzebeth
- Twitter Username: @EbenEtzebeth
Personal life
Eben Etzebeth, a professional rugby player, married actress and singer Anlia van Rensburg on 4 February 2023, at the La Paris estate in Franschhoek, Western Cape. The couple has been together since then, and in January 2024, they welcomed their first child—a baby girl born in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal on 16 January 2024.
Net worth
Eben Etzebeth is a renowned South African professional rugby player who has made a significant impact on the sport. Etzebeth’s impressive career has earned him a net worth of approximately $2 million as of now. This financial success is a testament to his exceptional skills and contributions to the sport he loves.
