Etzebeth named SA Rugby Player of the Year
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been voted SA Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2022 following a string of excellent performances last year.
The 31-year-old Etzebeth, who reached his 100th Test against Wales in July, earned the award for the first time after narrowly losing out to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi in 2021.
SA Rugby President Mark Alexander says Etzebeth provides valuable leadership to the Springboks.
“Eben has been a Springbok stalwart for more than a decade and it’s just amazing to see how he keeps getting better with age, playing with maturity and providing valuable leadership to the Springboks,”
“The Boks are building on depth and experience with an eye on the Rugby World Cup later this year, and I think they are in a good space under the coaching of Jacques Nienaber and the captaincy of Siya, but Eben’s role can’t be underestimated as he is not only the most experienced member of the squad, but he also sets the example for younger players and was widely regarded as one of the best players on the planet last year.”
Canan Moodie won the Young Player of the Year award, while Nadine Roos was named Springbok Women’s Player of the Year.
JC Pretorius won the award for Springbok Sevens Player of the Year.
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