Eben Etzebeth calls out former boxing champion Tyson Fury
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Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth has never backed down from a challenge, and this time, he's set his sights on none other than former boxing champion Tyson Fury.
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Fury built for the second row?
Standing at a towering 2.06 meters, the British heavyweight wouldn't look out of place in the Springbok second row, filling a role similar to Etzebeth himself.
Fury recently posed for a photo with double World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi on Instagram, where Kolisi hilariously captioned it: "Size difference is a joke @tysonfury."
Eben throws his hat in the ring
As comments rolled in speculating whether Etzebeth could hold his own in the boxing ring against Fury, the big man couldn't resist joining the fun. Dropping a cheeky comment, Etzebeth wrote: "I'll fight him if you were the prize [heart emoji]."
Kolisi's priceless reply
Not one to let a joke slide, Kolisi responded with a classic line: "For you I am for free [inlove emoji]."
The exchange left fans in stitches and highlighted the unbreakable bond between the two Springbok stars. While a Fury vs. Etzebeth bout is unlikely, the internet loved the playful banter between rugby royalty.
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15 England Stars Make Our Lions Squad for Australia Tour
With the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour just around the corner, speculation is ramping up about who will get the nod for the three-Test series against Australia.
Andy Farrell will announce his squad live from the O2 Arena in London on May 8th, 2025, and we've taken a stab at selecting the best possible 36-man squad for the tour.
OUR 2025 BRITISH & IRISH LIONS SQUAD
Here's a breakdown of who makes the cut, with 15 England stars included in our strongest lineup.
Props
Andrew Porter (Ireland)
Ellis Genge (England) – The ‘Baby Rhino’ brings his trademark aggression and scrummaging power.
Pierre Schoemann (Scotland)
Kyle Sinckler (England) – A veteran of the 2021 tour, Sinckler's experience will be vital.
Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)
Will Stuart (England) – The powerful tighthead earns his spot after a consistent season.
Hookers
Dan Sheehan (Ireland) – The standout Irish hooker is almost a certainty.
Dewi Lake (Wales)
Jamie George (England) – Lions experience and leadership make him a vital inclusion.
Locks
Maro Itoje (England) – One of the first names on the team sheet.
Joe McCarthy (Ireland) – The young enforcer could be a game-changer.
Ollie Chessum (England) – A rising star, providing dynamism and lineout excellence.
Dafydd Jenkins (Wales)
Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)
George Martin (England) – Physicality and work rate give him the edge.
Back Row
Josh van der Flier (Ireland) – World-class breakdown presence.
Ben Curry (England) – Edges into contention with his relentless tackling and breakdown work.
Tom Curry (England) – A Lions veteran whose pedigree speaks for itself.
Caelan Doris (Ireland) – A guaranteed starter.
Ben Earl (England) – One of the most explosive players in the Premiership this season.
Jack Willis (England) – His form for Toulouse has been outstanding.
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