{
  "id": 6594889,
  "title": "Etzebeth debunks talks that Boks not serious about game in America",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/etzebeth-debunks-talks-that-boks-not-serious-about-game-in-america",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T13:01:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/etzebeth-debunks-talks-that-boks-not-serious-about-game-in-america/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Following the Springboks' 2-1 lead in the series, there were rumors that South Africa had technically secured victory on home soil, with the match in Baltimore serving more as a showcase for American fans. However, Eben Etzebeth, a key player for the Boks, firmly dismissed these claims. \"I think it’s an amazing time we live in to be able to play a test match series against New Zealand for four in a row,\" Etzebeth stated. \"It’s the ultimate test for any rugby player, and to do it for three weekends in a row, it’s been tough, with some bruising battles. But we love every second of it.\"\n\nWhile coaches often dominate the headlines during the week, Etzebeth emphasized his focus on the players. \"Every All Blacks team I’ve played against is tough,\" he revealed. \"They always make it tough, and each coach has his own specialties and coaching style. For me, every test match against them is a big challenge, and that’s where I’ll leave my answer.\" Etzebeth, who will extend his Boks’ record to 146 tests, will face New Zealand for the fourth time on Saturday.",
  "summary": "There was talk after the Springboks took a 2-1 lead that SA have technically won the series.",
  "key_points": [],
  "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."
}