There’s nothing quite like the feeling of coming home—especially after a big win.

And for South African rugby star Eben Etzebeth, that moment was extra special.

After weeks away on tour with the Sharks, Eben finally touched down back home, greeted by his wife Anlia in the sweetest way.

The couple, who have been in the spotlight for their adorable relationship, shared a glimpse of their reunion on social media—and fans couldn’t get enough of it.

Back from the Tour with a Smile

Eben had been away on the United Rugby Championship tour, where his team, the Sharks, delivered impressive back-to-back wins against Edinburgh and Ulster.

This wasn’t just any tour, though—it marked Eben’s first time playing outside of South Africa since his recent injury, which had sidelined him for quite a while.

While recovering, Eben stayed home and stayed committed to his fitness, even transforming his garage into a makeshift gym to maintain his form.

So when he was finally cleared to return to action, the timing couldn’t have been more perfect.

An Emotional Reunion with Anlia

As Eben returned from his successful trip, Anlia was clearly over the moon.

She posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, celebrating her husband’s safe return and expressing just how proud she was of him.

“Pappa is terug!!! #myhuis,” she wrote, which translates to “Daddy is back!!! #myhome.”

The caption, paired with a beautiful photo of the two of them together, captured the joy of their reunion perfectly.

Fans Show Love for the Etzebeths

Unsurprisingly, Anlia’s post quickly caught fire online, with fans pouring into the comments to share their excitement and support.

For many, seeing the couple so happy together was the uplifting moment they needed.

Some of the standout fan reactions included:

@Zolelwa Bunyula: “When is the rugby starting, we miss our boys in green and gold”
@Urzula Lombard: “Beautiful picture of two beautiful people inside and out”
@Rooies: “Enjoy the family time. Legend with his beautiful family.”
@Freda White: “Pappa is nou baie by die huis” (Daddy is now very much at home)

A Springboks Power Couple?

With their consistent public affection, shared love for nature and travel (especially safaris), and mutual support during career highs and lows, Eben and Anlia have become a bit of a fan-favorite couple in South African sports.

Many are even wondering: Could they be the new power couple of the Springboks world?

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