Eben Etzebeth, Other Springboks Stars Expecting Second Babies in 2025

Eben Etzebeth, Other Springboks Stars Expecting Second Babies in 2025

  • Springboks stars are not only rugby players, they are also family men who take care of and create time for their loved ones
  • Several Springbok players have shared exciting family news after recently becoming first-time parents, and many are now preparing to welcome their second children
  • Briefly News takes a look at South African rugby players who are expecting their second child later this year

The South African rugby national team players are widely celebrated alongside their families, especially when they share good news about their wives expecting a baby.

Several players announced earlier this year that they are expecting their second babies, and the babies are expected to arrive before the year runs out.

Eben Etzebeth, The Webb Ellis Cup, Anlia Etzebeth, New Zealand, Rugby World Cup.
Eben Etzebeth poses for a photograph with The Webb Ellis Cup and his wife Anlia Etzebeth as they celebrate after defeating New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup Final. Photo: David Ramos
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The Springboks are currently busy with the Rugby Championship and are back in contention to win the competition after getting a good result against the All Blacks of New Zealand in their last match.

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Despite the run of games, the Boks stars still have time for their families, as they continue to go on vacations and share fun moments with their loved ones.

Briefly News outlines some of the Springboks players who are expecting their second child in 2025.

Springboks stars expecting a second child

Eben and Anlia Etzebeth

Eben Etzebeth and his wife, singer and actress Anlia Etzebeth, became parents for the first time in January 2024, just a year after tying the knot in 2023.

The Etzebeths' first child, Elizabedi, turned one in January, and the milestone was celebrated by the South African couple.

The Springboks star and the actress have now confirmed that they are expecting baby number two, with Anlia debuting her growing bump in a July Instagram post.

Faf and Mine de Klerk

Springbok star Faf de Klerk and his wife, Mine, are about to become parents again after celebrating the arrival of their first child in February 2024.

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The South African couple confirmed that baby girl number two is due in November 2025. Mine announced the news with a sweet Instagram post, sharing her excitement about the upcoming arrival.

Faf de Klerk, Mine de Klerk.
Faf and Mine de Klerk are gearing up to welcome their second baby girl in November. Photo: Mine de Klerk
Source: Instagram
"We can’t wait to welcome our little one this November! 🍼🎀 Having another baby girl is such a blessing, and finding the sweetest baby gear @bubbadue to get us ready,” Mine de Klerk captioned the video she shared on Instagram.

Handre and Marise Pollard

Handre Pollard and his wife, Marise, are preparing for baby number two after welcoming their son Hunter in April 2024. The couple has now shared the happy news that they are expecting a little girl.

Marise marked the milestone with a heartfelt Instagram post about her 22-week pregnancy journey.

“Pilates in front of the fireplace with rain falling on the farmhouse sink roof, happy Monday & 22 weeks baby girl ☁️,” the Springboks fly-half's wife captioned her post on Instagram.

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Anlia Etzebeth flaunts R1.6m luxury car

Briefly News earlier reported that Eben Etzebeth's wife, Anlia, was spotted showing off an expensive car in her recent post on social media.

The car posted by the Springboks star's wife is said to be worth R1.6 million in the South African automobile market.

Source: Briefly News

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Raphael Abiola (Sports editor) Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over seven years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015. Raphael previously worked as a football editor at Stakegains (2016-2018) and a content editor with Opera News Nigeria (2018-2023). Raphael then worked as an Editor for the Local Desk at Sports Brief (2023-2024). Reach him via email at raphael.abiola@sportsbrief.com.

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