Salmaan Moerat has hailed inspirational lock Eben Etzebeth ahead of the veteran's record-equalling appearance for South Africa.

Eben Etzebeth is set to become the Springbok to have tasted victory most often on Saturday in Argentina. Here's more

Eben Etzebeth has been named on the bench for the Rugby Championship clash against Argentina on Saturday, and should he come on as a replacement, he will equal the legendary Victor Matfield’s record of 127 caps.

Eben Etzebeth has downplayed being set to equal the record for the most capped Springbok in a potential title-deciding Rugby Championship match against Argentina on Saturday.

Eben Etzebeth will write his name into South African folklore when he becomes the joint most capped Springbok of all time.

Victor Matfield, who played 127 times for the Springboks, believes that no one better than Eben Etzebeth should hold the record for most Tests played for South Africa.