Eben Etzebeth has playfully mocked his pal Siya Kolisi after he was named the Springbok captain in the test match against Scotland on Sunday, 10 November.
The towering player – who is the highest capped in history – led South Africa to victory in the Autumn Series, which took place in Murrayfield, Edinburgh. He also bagged the coveted man of the match title.
The Boks won the game 32-15.
EBEN ETZEBETH PLAYFULLY MOCKS SIYA KOLISI
Ahead of the Springboks game against Scotland, Siya Kolisi posted an image of his jersey for the game. The popular player – who is going through a high-profile divorce from wife Rachel, played his 89th game.
Siya was also “demoted” to the bench as a substitute after coach Rassie Erasmus named Eben Etzebeth – playing his 129th test appearance – as captain.
Jumping into the comments section, Eben jokingly teased his pal Siya, whom he also plays with at the Sharks.’
He posted a meme that read: “I’m the captain now.”
Hilariously, Siya responded: “You win!”
The Springboks will take on England and Wales on 16 and 23 November, respectively.