Greatness is largely determined by what you win and longevity, hence Richie Mccaw is widely regarded as the GOAT. But in terms of ability and influence, Maro Itoje from 2016-2021 was better than any version of Etzebeth
He'll likely go down as the greatest because he won 2 world cups and is the most capped Springbok. But in terms of ability and influence, there are a few locks better than Etzebeth
I think prime Rettalick in terms of all rounds skills and toughness (injuries probably let held him back at times)but can see why people thinks Eben he’s an absolute legend
then you will still find nostalgia merchants trying to tell you bakkies botha was better or greater than eben etzebeth, eben in fact might be the greatest lock in the history of the game. very few stand with him, i'd say him, whitelock, matfield & john eales stand far above the rest, johnson not far off just not part of this club.
In terms of ability and influence, Maro Itoje clears Etzebeth, just as Pocock clears Mccaw. But greatness seems to be determined by longevity and winning, so Etzebeth will probably go down as the best lock, just as Mccaw as the best flanker/player
At this point I think that he is the best lock in rugby history, even beyond Eales and Matfield.
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Greatness is largely determined by what you win and longevity, hence Richie Mccaw is widely regarded as the GOAT. But in terms of ability and influence, Maro Itoje from 2016-2021 was better than any version of Etzebeth
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Thank you for the video. Just the longevity of the man, is astounding. Truly a bok legend
Great video !
I remember jumping off my couch with that try against France in the world cup. Great memory. What a player.
GOAT!!!!!!!!
Eben and Andries, what a combo!
The perfect hybrid of Matfield and Botha. The greatest lock of all time
He'll likely go down as the greatest because he won 2 world cups and is the most capped Springbok. But in terms of ability and influence, there are a few locks better than Etzebeth
@@peterhunter6040absolutely. To be so great for so long is just incredible.
best of the best!!❤
This is gonna be fun
Please do one of Ox Nche or Tendai Mtawairira the beast 😢
Entre los mejores 5 Locks de todos los tiempos
quienes son una parte de tu top 5?
@@peterhunter6040 Eales,Maytfield, Johnson,Jones ....y bue siempre hay más ...
4 or 5 at a time Everytime says alot. Just WOW
Great giant literally and figuratively........
GOAT of locks. GOAT of Boks.
Martin Johnson is disagrees
@@alexorjerry Lol he wasn't even as good as Matfield or Eales. Nevermind Eben.
I think prime Rettalick in terms of all rounds skills and toughness (injuries probably let held him back at times)but can see why people thinks Eben he’s an absolute legend
@@PooOnF1re stats tell a different story
@@alexorjerry do post the stats to back it up mate.
God is blessing the Springboks
GOAT OF LOCKS !
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Who would you rather have on your team, if you could only have one: Etzebeth, Victor Matfield, or Mark Andrews?
@@rh5466 different players, but Eben ticks more boxes than the other two. Eben all day
What about Bakkies?
@@louisvanniekerk2612 Yeah, I regret I overlooked him. Okay, Etzebeth, Matfield, Andrews or Botha...?
It's like having a giraffe on the field.
First time I paid attention to Etzebeth i when he put Bismark Du Plessis on his ass
This dude is South Africa's Borat........he make rugbee naaice!?!!
then you will still find nostalgia merchants trying to tell you bakkies botha was better or greater than eben etzebeth, eben in fact might be the greatest lock in the history of the game. very few stand with him, i'd say him, whitelock, matfield & john eales stand far above the rest, johnson not far off just not part of this club.
In terms of ability and influence, Maro Itoje clears Etzebeth, just as Pocock clears Mccaw. But greatness seems to be determined by longevity and winning, so Etzebeth will probably go down as the best lock, just as Mccaw as the best flanker/player
@@peterhunter6040no. Just…no 😅
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