Americans reacts to Eben Etzebeth: ‘Don’t mess with him!’

An American basketball player has hilariously reacted to scenes of Eben Etzbeth doing what he does best on the pitch – brawling and intimidating his opponents.

The highest-capped Springbok is known for being one of the “scariest” players in the game, thanks to his fierce appearance and attitude.

AMERICAN HILARIOUSLY DESCRIBES EBEN ETZEBETH

In a viral TikTok video, US basketball player Kolton Kohl reacted to a clip of Eben Etzebeth on the pitch.

He said: “I am looking at him and he is the BrocLesnarer of rugby…Imagine being the ref trying to talk to him!”

Comparing Eben to a “steel pole”, he added: “Don’t mess with him!”

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It’s not the first time Eben Etzebeth has had grown men on the internet quivering at the sight of him.

Last year, a UFC commentator labelled Eben a “monster” after he was spotted with World Champion Dricus du Plessis.

“Who is that guy?” the man asked.

MAD TO GIRL DAD

Meanwhile, Eben Etzebeth will soon swap his aggressive antics for daddy duty as he prepares to welcome another baby.

Last month, the lock and his wife Anlia announced that they were expecting their second child, a baby girl.

Anlia – a professional singer -announced in a sweet Instagram post. The couple wed in 2023 and a year later welcomed their first daughter.

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