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Eben Etzebeth 'stood down' from rugby by Toulon
By Rugby365
South Africa’s World Cup-winning lock Eben Etzebeth will spend the next three months on the sidelines.
Etzebeth’s French club, Toulon, revealed in a statement that the Springbok star has been ‘stood down’ in compliance with the “concussion protocol”.
The 30-year-old suffered his third concussion in a year during South Africa’s 26-27 loss to England in their year-end international at Twickenham last week.
“After specialist advice and in accordance with the concussion management protocol of the National Rugby League, the player must observe a three-month break,” Toulon said in a statement.
“Rugby Club Toulonnais wishes Eben Etzebeth a speedy recovery.” the French outfit added.
The veteran second row forward, capped 97 times by the Boks, played 245 minutes in South Africa’s three year-end Tests.
Eben Etzebeth – South Africa
Club: Toulon
Position: Second row
Age: 29
Caps: 97
Debut: v England, 2012
Height: 6’7”
Weight: 123kg
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This looks like it was written through gritted teeth
Go to commentsBingo. I’m glad someone else has picked up on it. This setup is rubbish compared to Carter, nonu, smith.
It’s the main reason we’re not beating the big teams anymore.
We need mounga, … and procter.
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