{
  "id": 18997934,
  "title": "Eben Etzebeth called up to Springbok squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/eben-etzebeth-called-up-to-springbok-squad",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T18:28:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/eben-etzebeth-called-up-to-springbok-squad/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The Springboks play France in Paris on Friday evening.",
  "key_points": [
    "Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus adds Eben Etzebeth to squad.",
    "20-year-old Etzebeth holds Springbok record with 147 Test appearances.",
    "Etzebeth replaces uncapped flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed due to injury."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}