Springbok hard-man Eben Etzebeth reveals his FIVE toughest opponents

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Speaking to Rugby Pass for their series ‘Rugby Roots’, Springbok powerhouse Eben Etzebeth refused to reveal his toughest opponent but did namecheck a number of ‘tough’ current stars.

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EBEN ETZEBETH: TOUGHEST OPPONENTS

#1. Ma’a Nonu (New Zealand)

Etzebeth said: “Back in the day when I went up against Ma'a Nonu. He hit me once and he just hit me from the side.

"I thought it was one of their props hitting me, [then] I looked at him. He was quite a hard man. Probably the guy who tackled me the hardest."

#2. Maro Itoje (England)

#3. Brodie Retallick (New Zealand)

#4. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)

#5. James Ryan (Ireland)

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