Harry Etzebeth, the father of Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth, passed away on Tuesday night, July 11, 2023.
Harry Etzebeth death has left everyone within his family, especially his son Eben Etzebeth, in a state of devastation as they mourn their beloved Harry.
Keep reading this article to learn more about the late Harry Etzebeth, his background, how he died, Eben Etzebeth cause of death and much more !
Who was Harry Etzebeth?
Harry Etzebeth was the father of stand-in Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth. He was a well-known wrestler in the Parow area, in Cape Town’s northern suburbs.
Harry Etzebeth’s son Eben is the 2019 World Cup winner and the 2022 SA Rugby Player of the Year. He was recently appointed as the stand-in captain of the Springboks in the absence of regular skipper Siya Kolisi.
This happened after Duane Vermeulen led the side against the Wallabies in Pretoria last weekend.
How did Harry Etzebeth die?
According to reports, Springbok stand-in captain Eben Etzebeth’s father, Harry Etzebeth, passed away unfortunately on Tuesday night, July 11, 2023. Harry Etzebeth’s death has left his son Eben in a state of deep pain.
As soon as the news of Springbok stand-in captain Eben Etzebeth’s father’s death came out, netizens started paying their condolences for the departed soul. Fans of Eben Etzebeth started giving emotional support to the Springbok stand-in captain across social platforms.
Will Eben Etzebeth still lead the Springboks against the All Blacks?
Following this unfortunate news, Eben has been left absolutely devastated. He is currently in New Zealand and is set to lead the Springboks against the All Blacks in their Rugby Championship match at the Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland, NZ.
However, it is believed that the decision on whether he plays this weekend or not will be his own. Eben will have all the time he needs to make his decision ahead of the match. Meanwhile, The Boks will do everything they can to support him leading into the Rugby match.
We express our deep sympathies to Eben Etzebeth and his entire family on Eben’s father’s passing. May the Almighty give him the strength to overcome this massive loss.
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