Eben Etzebeth: Springboks Star’s Cousin Hits Back Critics After the Eye-Gouging Incident
- Eben Etzebeth's eye gougingeye-gouging incident with Alex Mann during the Springboks' win over Wales is still trending as the player's cousin speaks on the issue
- The South African rugby star's cousin clapped back at those who have been criticising the 34-year-old since the incident happened
- The Springboks star was sent off in the match and was handed a 12-match suspension after being found guilty by World Rugby
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Eben Etzebeth's cousin, Emile, has hit back at those criticising the Springboks star following the eye-gouging incident during South Africa's win over Wales in Cardiff on their end-of-year tour.
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The 34-year-old was hit with a 12-game ban after being found guilty of eye-gouging Welsh player Alex Mann, an incident that the Boks star claimed was not intentional while reacting to the verdict on social media.
He accepted his guilt and will willingly serve the suspension imposed on him, as he clearly stated that he deserved it.
Emile Etzebeth claps back at critics
Emile Etzebeth was in the comment section of Eben's post, sharing his own side of the story regarding the unfortunate incident and apologising to fans on social media.
The Springboks lock shared a series of video clips from the incident on his post to try to prove that his action was not intentional.
While reacting to the post, Emile hit back at critics. He commented, “Never doubted you! Once again, the media tried their tactics to change the narrative.”
Emile concluded his remarks with a colloquial swear term, which may be considered offensive in some contexts.
Here is what fans are saying about Etzebeth's apology and his cousin clapping back at critics following his post on social media.
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Marlene du Plessis said:
"Eben put it behind you., I said from the word go……show us the b4 video…. Enjoy ur break, you deserve it….u will be back in full glory. Proud Bokke supporter. God Bless, take care, and stay safe."
Auriol Weir wrote:
"His a thorough, gentle giant. The problem is these players overseas think they can manhandle with their bad loser attitude and Springboks always laugh it off. They don’t know who they're taking their chances with!!! Another battleground that."
Boipelo Mbolela Nketswa shared:
"That's Elizabedis friendly smile.... You got off lightly... 😅🎄💥."
Jaco Swarts reacted:
"Eben's hand is so big, and the guy's head is so Small, if Eben did it on purpose, the guy's eyeball would have been lying on the gravel!"
James Harmse commented:
"Still an absolute legend of the game! One many people look up to, it takes a lot of courage to put a message like this together! A lot of provoking caused Eben's actions, which all of the media andthe Northern hemisphere seem to be missing! Have a good break and can't wait to see you back!"
Yozan Pretorius added:
"My friend's car broke down in Johannesburg and nobody stopped to assist for a while. The next minute, Eben stopped and said he would not only push the car out of the way, but also into the parking lot of a shopping centre quite a distance away. He was kind and caring, and obviously, the minute passersby saw it was Eben, about 10 guys stopped to help - and get photos!"
Erasmus reacts to Etzebeth's red card
Briefly News earlier reported that Rassie Erasmus shared his views on Etzebeth's red card in the Springboks' emphatic victory over Wales in Cardiff.
The South African rugby coach gave his opinion concerning the justification of the red card without holding back.
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