'I'm not giving up': Eben Etzebeth book set for launch
The book – titled Unlocked in English and Ten Slotte in Afrikaans – will be on shelves in October. EBEN ETZEBETH BOOK TO TELL LIFE STORY ON AND OFF PITCH
In an Instagram post, Eben Etzebeth announced the news of his debut book, a biography about his life as a high-profile rugby player.
He posted: 'Over the past few months, I've taken time to reflect on my journey, the highs, the lows, the lessons, the people, and the moments that have shaped me on and off the field.
'Unlocked tells my story, from growing up in Goodwood to my aspirations, the challenges I've faced, and what it really took to wear the green and gold.. Thank you to everyone who's supported me; this one is for you'.
Eben Etzebeth's book will officially launch in October. In the interim, it can be pre-ordered at bookstores. View this post on Instagram
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Meanwhile, Eben Etzebeth hopes to continue to play professionally for South Africa as long as he can.
The 33-year-old said: 'l want to wear that No. 4 jersey in the Green and Gold as many times as possible.
'The competitive spirit is still strong in me, I'm not giving up my place. I want to be in the
team for as long as possible. I'm not thinking about playing until this year or that year. I'm just going to keep pushing. The important thing is not to fall behind with fitness. The big challenge is trying to avoid injuries because recovery becomes harder as you get older'.
The highest-capped Springbok is currently Eben Etzebeth, who has made 133 appearances in green and gold.
Last October, the 33-year-old surpassed Victor Matfield's previous record of 127 caps. Apart from the duo, only six more Springboks have surpassed 100 test caps: Bryan Habana, Tendai Mtawarira, John Smit, Jean de Villiers, Percy Montgomery, and recently, Willie le Roux.
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