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.

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

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 downplayed being set to equal the record for the most capped Springbok against Argentina on Saturday.