Inside Anlia Etzebeth’s Baby Shower as Eben Etzebeth Misses Special Celebration

• Anlia Etzebeth celebrated a wildflower-themed baby shower with close family and friends
• Springbok star Eben Etzebeth missed the occasion as he is on tour in New Zealand
• The actress and singer says family comes first as she prepares to welcome her second daughter

Actress and singer Anlia Etzebeth, wife of Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth, was celebrated in style over the weekend as family and close friends gathered for her baby shower.

The couple, who are expecting their second daughter, first shared the news a few months ago to much excitement from fans and fellow sports personalities.

Since then, they’ve been enjoying quality family time, with Eben even taking a short break from rugby for a family vacation. Although he couldn’t attend the baby shower due to Springbok duties in New Zealand, the occasion was marked with joy and love.

Anlia shared glimpses of the intimate celebration on social media. The shower carried a wildflower theme, a nod to her playful description of her unborn child as her “wild one.”

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Dressed in a fitted yellow gown, Anlia posed among a burst of colourful floral arrangements while enjoying the day with her nearest and dearest.

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What has Anlia said about family?

Since marrying Eben, the performer has taken a step back from her career to focus on family life. Speaking previously to TimesLive, she explained:

“I decided I wanted to put family first and be a mom first, raising my girl. I love being a mom, and I love being a wife to Eben and supporting him. Playing that role is bigger than any role I could imagine.”

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She admitted that being married to one of South Africa’s most recognisable rugby stars comes with sacrifices. Between his travel schedule and her choice to pause her acting and singing ambitions, the couple often spend weeks apart. But communication, she said, is the glue:

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“It’s important to talk about everything, to be a safe space for each other and put each other first.”

A Springbok couple loved by rugby fans

Despite the challenges, Anlia and Eben continue to be one of South Africa’s most admired celebrity couples, with their love story often celebrated by supporters both on and off the rugby field.

As the Etzebeths prepare for this next chapter, fans are eager to see how their family continues to grow. While Siya and Rachel Kolisi set the bar as South Africa’s ultimate rugby power couple, Anlia and Eben are carving their own heartfelt legacy.

Eben Etzebeth breaks Springbok caps record

Briefly News previously reported that the Springboks veteran Eben Etzebeth made history on Saturday 16 August 2025 at Ellis Park Stadium in the Rugby Championship clash against Australia.

The Boks, however, endured heartbreak after surrendering a commanding 22-0 lead to suffer a crushing 22-38 defeat.

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It was their first loss to Australia at Ellis Park since 1963, and ended a 12-year unbeaten home run against the Wallabies.

Source: Briefly News