Boost for Springboks’ lock stocks as Eben Etzebeth to return to training

While he doesn’t want to reveal too much of his excitement about the British & Irish Lions Series, Springbok star Eben Etzebeth was willing to let this much be known – he can’t wait to get back in the Test arena with his Bok mates.

The World Cup-winner, who plays for French club Toulon, broke his finger during training with the Top 14 side two weeks ago. But, during an interview with Jim Hamilton on The Rugby Pod, the 29-year-old assured fans that he’d be back at training shortly, which means that he’ll have time to get ready for Lion’s showpiece, which is scheduled to kick off in July.

It’s particularly good news considering the potential lock conundrum that could have stared the Boks in the face two months out from hosting the quadrennial event, with the setbacks at Sale and Munster with Lood de Jager and RG Snyman.

But the former Stormers presence confirmed that he’ll be ready to take to the field again in May.

“Almost two weeks ago in training, I broke my finger,” said Etzebeth. “Quite a weird accident. I will probably be playing in three, four weeks again.

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