Eben Etzebeth has proven off his new set of wheels, a 2025 blue Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon!
The Springbok lock is on downtime following a 12-match ban by World Rugby after he was discovered responsible of foul play by a disciplinary panel.
Within the Boks’ closing check match final 12 months – the place they beat Wales 73-0 – Etzebeth was red-carded over his assault on participant Alex Mann within the 78th minute.
EBEN ETZBETH SHOWS OFF NEW CAR
On his Instagram account, Eben Etzebeth confirmed off his newest automotive sponsorship from Mercedes-Benz – a model new V8 Biturbo G-Wagon.
The 2025 version luxurious automobile is available in a novel color referred to as Hyper Blue Magno and is valued at round R4.5 million.
He captioned the clip: “2026 couldn’t have began any higher! Thanks @mercedesbenzsa for placing me within the Prime Canine!”
Hilariously, he used the hashtags, “#TheGodfather” and “#LaatdiePoppeDans”.
WHEN IS HE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY AGAIN?
Eben Etzebeth is at present taking a break from rugby amid his 12-match ban.
He has been deregistered as a participant by the Sharks – his Durban membership – whereas the sanction stays in place.
He shall be out there for choice by the top of March 2026 and can possible have the ability to play once more in April.
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