You are absolutely correct. In all fairness We would probably not entertain his behaviour if he was on another team but as a South African we love him , defend him and will protect him. When he is in the midst of trouble We shake our heads like proud parents… don’t want to condone violence but we secretly proud of him for his passion 😂… but He actually does has a big heart … and as a rugby player he is brilliant… there is not a team in the world that would not want him in their team… we love him to pieces❤
Charlotte i played against a soccer player who i just wanted to fight every game we play but he came and played with me for 7 years and when i saw other teams get mad at him because he was reckless but i just smile because i understand why the other teams are mad haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
The guy he smashes at 2:51 is Bismarck du Plessis who is one of the hardest men you will ever see on a rugby field. He's normally the one smashing the other team but Eben just trucks him like nothing. Unreal.
i remember this at the time, Bismark, probably the hardest tackler outside of maybe Schalk Burger, getting bounced by this "kid".. Remember laughing my ass of
you need to remember, he plays at the international level for the country, and there are only so many international games (country vs country) in a year. hitting 100 test caps is a huge achievement, that only handfuls of players achieve
Eben, ordered custom dumbbells of 165lbs because the weights were to light for him. His bench press was 385lbs. You can google it to verify. The man is a certified beast. 🙌 😂
A test game is when different countries play each other. So on that day he played his 100th game for South Africa. Not inculding club or provincial games
VERY COOL to see Americans enjoying rugby..in sa we ate and slept rugby at school level . It's in our blood... makes me proud Americans enjoy our big game.
Just to add here, we start playing rugby at the age of 6 whilst 6 year olds from other countries play in the sand or play dough. Rugby in South Africa is almost a religion. If you think Springbok supporters are fanatic, you should see highschool 1st team supporters, especially the moms.
I really wanted to see an All Blacks 🇳🇿 vs Springboks 🇿🇦 final and we're going to get it! 😁 Both sides have won it 3 times, so it should be one hell of a match to see who takes it for a 4th time! I wanna see both teams at their best ❤
Guy is fuqing certifiable - at least when playing - look for the 'crazy eyes'. He is the guts of the team, check out that try against France! Shows just how much the team wants the trophy - I reckon they just want it more than England (semi-final coming up).
a Test is a game played between two international sides...like New Zealand vs South Africa...is called a test match, a test series is like 2 or 3 games between those two sides
In rugby a game between two international sides that represent their country, that game is referred to as a test. That is why it is also referred to as Test Rugby. It is the highest level at which a rugby game can be played. Another interesting reference is a test cap. The practice has faded now, but players used to be awarded a cap (like one you wear on your head) for each game, so commentators will often say such and such a player has 20 test caps for his country. Rugby-speak! 😁
Eben is definitely one of my fav ever springboks players however he is a enforcer but not as big as dirty player. That title will forever belong to Bakkies Botha
Eben only snaps when you hurt Faf. Else its part of the game. He fights all our battles lo. He was very well behaved in this worldcup. Think his wife gave him alternatim lol. Love him to bits.
You think Eben is bad check Bakkies Botha the original enforcer also Springboks you’ll see the condemned movie serious blood and his rated one number of all time in the world and history of rugby. Go bookie.🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Honestly if no one from either team is bleeding after a Springboks game, something went wrong with the Springboks gameplan. I think this vid probably just chose not to include any bleeding stuff tho.
All in the family are all. Knew his uncle Clifford well..A giant of a man, hands and fingers the size of bananas, we would joke ( Cliffie met die piesangvingers)
You are absolutely correct. In all fairness We would probably not entertain his behaviour if he was on another team but as a South African we love him , defend him and will protect him. When he is in the midst of trouble We shake our heads like proud parents… don’t want to condone violence but we secretly proud of him for his passion 😂… but He actually does has a big heart … and as a rugby player he is brilliant… there is not a team in the world that would not want him in their team… we love him to pieces❤
Charlotte i played against a soccer player who i just wanted to fight every game we play but he came and played with me for 7 years and when i saw other teams get mad at him because he was reckless but i just smile because i understand why the other teams are mad haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Lol… absolutely…he just makes us smile 💕
Eeeee bin
We absolutely adore Eben.
The guy he smashes at 2:51 is Bismarck du Plessis who is one of the hardest men you will ever see on a rugby field. He's normally the one smashing the other team but Eben just trucks him like nothing. Unreal.
i remember this at the time, Bismark, probably the hardest tackler outside of maybe Schalk Burger, getting bounced by this "kid".. Remember laughing my ass of
A Giant with a HUGE Heart. Eben is a true gentleman.
I love it when he smiles.
you need to remember, he plays at the international level for the country, and there are only so many international games (country vs country) in a year. hitting 100 test caps is a huge achievement, that only handfuls of players achieve
Eben, ordered custom dumbbells of 165lbs because the weights were to light for him. His bench press was 385lbs. You can google it to verify. The man is a certified beast. 🙌 😂
A few interesting facts
1. They had to manufacture custom dumbells for him
2. His whole family is like him. Much more humble than you think
Our blood is green with a touch of gold 🇿🇦
Absolutely right
Check out Bakkie Botha. He makes Eben look like a monk.
You are correct it was his 100th game that he played for South Africa
A test game is when different countries play each other. So on that day he played his 100th game for South Africa. Not inculding club or provincial games
100th Tests meaning he has played 100 official games for South Africa.
Pls do Faf De Klerk also... he also smiles wen a fight breaks out. But hes also the smallest guy on the field.
Eben is not the smallest...
@@milesdust3465I believe it is De Klerk.
AS brutal as he is on the field of play, it is said that the guy is a really nice guy off the field.
VERY COOL to see Americans enjoying rugby..in sa we ate and slept rugby at school level . It's in our blood... makes me proud Americans enjoy our big game.
Just to add here, we start playing rugby at the age of 6 whilst 6 year olds from other countries play in the sand or play dough. Rugby in South Africa is almost a religion. If you think Springbok supporters are fanatic, you should see highschool 1st team supporters, especially the moms.
Go look who is Bakkie Botha the 1st enforcer.👌👌👌
Yes, we love you. And thanks for the love shown to us ❤
Shout out to you for watching my g..
"Green and Gold" 😂😂😂
Green and Gold yes lol....welcome to the finals
I loved your reaction!! Especially about his smiling/smirking 😂
Thank you!! 😁
I really wanted to see an All Blacks 🇳🇿 vs Springboks 🇿🇦 final and we're going to get it! 😁 Both sides have won it 3 times, so it should be one hell of a match to see who takes it for a 4th time! I wanna see both teams at their best ❤
Guy is fuqing certifiable - at least when playing - look for the 'crazy eyes'. He is the guts of the team, check out that try against France! Shows just how much the team wants the trophy - I reckon they just want it more than England (semi-final coming up).
You predicted it right. New Zealand 🇳🇿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦. 🏆❤️🇿🇦🏉
It was fun to watch the finals good battle
a Test is a game played between two international sides...like New Zealand vs South Africa...is called a test match, a test series is like 2 or 3 games between those two sides
In rugby a game between two international sides that represent their country, that game is referred to as a test. That is why it is also referred to as Test Rugby. It is the highest level at which a rugby game can be played.
Another interesting reference is a test cap. The practice has faded now, but players used to be awarded a cap (like one you wear on your head) for each game, so commentators will often say such and such a player has 20 test caps for his country. Rugby-speak! 😁
Test is what we call international games
ahhhhhhh ok thanks Lesley
Thanks bro we are the springboks
You bet
Eben is definitely one of my fav ever springboks players
however he is a enforcer but not as big as dirty player.
That title will forever belong to Bakkies Botha
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 yes
Eben only snaps when you hurt Faf. Else its part of the game. He fights all our battles lo. He was very well behaved in this worldcup. Think his wife gave him alternatim lol. Love him to bits.
SPRINGBOKS VS ALL BLACKS Saturday 22:00 European time zone FINAL!!!💪🏿💪🏿❤️
I got my drinks ready
And we won yahhhhh
I love your sense of humour and commentary 😂
Got to have a little fun while learning
You think Eben is bad check Bakkies Botha the original enforcer also Springboks you’ll see the condemned movie serious blood and his rated one number of all time in the world and history of rugby. Go bookie.🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
U CALLED IT even with a coupala shots in you.
Loved your video thanks kind regard South Africa
Have you done Sam Cane for the ABs .
I don't think he wants to watch ruck clear outs for 15 minutes mate.
Eah-ben Et-se-beth.
Elizabedi!
What’s wrong with you changing people’s names have you been sniffing glue? That’s not how you spell or pronounce Eben
I am amazed that Americans know so little about rugby. Well done for learning the champions game.
Funny commentary 😂 Thanks mate
No problem 👍
Awesome comments.
Thanks!
And that is the finals😂😂😂
you only play a test for your country. It's an international game against another country.
How is it no one was bleeding in this vid, (unless I missed it)? These guys make the NFL look soft - ESPECIALLY this guy!!
Honestly if no one from either team is bleeding after a Springboks game, something went wrong with the Springboks gameplan. I think this vid probably just chose not to include any bleeding stuff tho.
Times he plays for his country
You pronounce his name phonetically something like 'ear bin'
Great explanation
I believe that he is 6'8".
All in the family are all. Knew his uncle Clifford well..A giant of a man, hands and fingers the size of bananas, we would joke ( Cliffie met die piesangvingers)
Why on so many of these reactions vids on Eben its always him with his nekkid chest out lol. Not complaining tho 😉😍
haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa sandy
2.04 m (6 ft 8+1⁄2 in) and 119 kg (262 lb
100 times representing South Africa in a rugby test match. A test Match is 2 countries playing each other in an official match
a test is a international match so a 100 tests means he played a 100 games for south africa
In South Africa we refer to the NFL as the gay stepbrother of rugby. 😂😂😂😂😂
Play100 times for his country
Can't blame you for thinking it's green and yellow. It does look yellow, but it's not. 😂
His uncle was arestler
100 national test
React to frans steyn please!!!!!!
And so it shall be like u predict south Africa vs new Zealand go bokke
No tjom green and gold is Aus we are green and yellow
a ""test"in rugby is a game so yea 100 tests is 100 games
He knows his smile makes him look like a condescending A-hole and is why he does it so much, to get under the other guys nerves lmao