Springbok rugby veteran Eben Etzebeth has added a humorous twist to claims made by his younger teammate, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, about a heated training moment.

Known for his towering presence and commanding demeanor, Eben addressed the story shared by the 23-year-old with a lighthearted denial that quickly caught attention online.

Sacha Recalls a “Warning” During Training

During an episode of Behind The Ruck, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu opened up about his experiences as one of the youngest players in both the Springboks squad and the Stormers.

When asked about interactions with senior teammates, Sacha recounted an incident with Eben Etzebeth during a training session.

Sacha described a moment where he jumped to catch a high ball while facing off against Eben.

Attempting to evade the veteran, he placed the ball on the ground, only to hear Eben issue a stern warning: “Do that again, and I’ll break you.”

The young player admitted he apologized immediately, aware of Eben’s formidable reputation.

Eben’s Response: All in Good Fun

Eben, however, dismissed the claim with his trademark humor.

After the clip from the interview circulated online, the 33-year-old responded on Instagram with a meme captioned, “I don’t believe you.”

The post, infused with Eben’s playful personality, had fans and teammates alike chuckling over the lighthearted exchange.

Siya Kolisi’s Similar Experience

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Eben has issued what could be called a “friendly threat” to a fellow Springbok.

During a recent segment celebrating his record-breaking 128th test match, captain Siya Kolisi shared his own tale of being on the receiving end of Eben’s stern warnings.

The incident happened during a Liverpool vs. Chelsea soccer match, where Siya—an ardent Liverpool fan—cheered enthusiastically while seated in rival Chelsea territory.

Feeling the pressure from disgruntled spectators, Siya turned to Eben for backup.

To his surprise, Eben jokingly threatened him, saying, “If you do that again, I’ll do something to you myself.”

What’s Next for Eben?

Despite his intimidating reputation on the field, Eben’s playful approach off the pitch shows his camaraderie with teammates.

Whether it’s training ground banter or keeping Siya Kolisi in check at a soccer match, Eben’s presence continues to command both respect and laughter.

Fans are eager to see what anecdotes emerge next from the iconic Springbok star.

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