Victor Matfield has eulogised over the brilliance of second-row Eben Etzebeth, who is set to equal his Springboks cap record this weekend. The 32-year-old has been named on the bench for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against Argentina and will move onto 127 South Africa appearances if he comes onto the field.

Eben Etzebeth has been named on the bench for the Rugby Championship clash against Argentina on Saturday, and should he come on as a replacement, he will equal the legendary Victor Matfield’s record of 127 caps.

With Eben Etzebeth set to equal Victor Matfield's Springbok record of 127 caps this weekend in Argentina, he pays tribute to one of the greatest players South Africa has ever produced. Final Whistle Presents Side Entry premieres every Thursday night and is also available immediately on Catch Up.

Eben Etzebeth will write his name into South African folklore when he becomes the joint most capped Springbok of all time.

Victor Matfield, who played 127 times for the Springboks, believes that no one better than Eben Etzebeth should hold the record for most Tests played for South Africa.