Eben Etzebeth called up to Springbok squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has added experienced lock Eben Etzebeth to the national team's squad for their upcoming match against France, according to a report. The 20-year-old Etzebeth, who holds the record for the most appearances in Springbok history with 147 Test games, was previously ruled out of the squad due to an injury.

However, he has now recovered and will replace uncapped flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed in the lineup. Ahmed, one of six players in the squad without prior international experience, was sidelined by a shoulder issue which prevented him from participating in much of the training leading up to the team's recent victory against Italy. The Springboks are scheduled to play France in Paris on Friday evening. For more details, visit https://t.co/aoPJ5nUdlG #ForeverGreenForeverGold https://t.co/fQmHr9eQOA.