South African rugby player Eben Etzebeth has responded strongly to criticism from Courtney Lawes regarding team lineup decisions in the Champions Cup quarter-finals. Etzebeth also expressed his opinion on the next Springboks captain. The exchange between Etzebeth and Lawes has sparked a debate in the rugby community.
Eben Etzebeth isn’t happy with Courtney Lawes 😅 Lawes recently described Bulls coach Jake White’s travel complaints in the Champions Cup as “a very South African thing to do.” 🗣️ Quote via The Rugby Pod https://t.co/ZjyZHycFCc
🇿🇦 Eben Etzebeth has hit back at Courtney Lawes for his remarks. Full story below. 👇 https://t.co/pblAcnI1eP
Eben Etzebeth has hit back strongly against Courtney Lawes after the Northampton Saints veteran criticised the Vodacom Bulls for fielding a heavily-changed lineup in the Champions Cup quarter-finals. https://t.co/iIUZRVezIJ
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