{
  "id": 18970549,
  "title": "Etzebeth called up to Bok squad for remainder of Nations Championship",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/etzebeth-called-up-to-bok-squad-for-remainder-of-nations-championship",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T16:19:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/etzebeth-called-up-to-bok-squad-nations-championship/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Eben Etzebeth, the most-capped Springboks Test player with 147 caps, has been called up to the national squad to join the remainder of the Nations Championship in France. He will replace rookie No 10 Yaqeen Ahmed, who was ruled out due to a shoulder niggle. Etzebeth missed initial selection due to an undisclosed injury. Bok boss Rassie Erasmus stated that while they were sad for Ahmed, it was best for his recovery to return to South Africa and gain more experience. With the squad having backline cover and versatile players, Etzebeth was brought in for his vast experience and leadership skills, especially with important matches against France and Ireland in the coming weeks.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "All Blacks down Scotland 43-21 and stay perfect in Nations Championship rugby",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/all-blacks-down-scotland-43-21-and-stay-perfect-in-nations-18865772",
        "published": "2026-11-07T21:04:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Nations Championship schedule, results, kick-off times and how to watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/nations-championship-schedule-results-kick-off-times-and-how-to-watch",
        "published": "2026-11-08T05:38:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}