‘Monster performance’: Piers Morgan praises Eben Etzebeth

Despite being a hardcore England rugby supporter, UK media personality Piers Morgan has heaped praise on the Springboks and one player in particular: Eben Etzebeth.

The larger-than-life player was one of many who put on a five-star performance in the nail-biting Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash on Sunday night.

The Boks will take on the Reds and Whites next in a semi-final showdown this weekend.

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PIERS MORGAN PRAISES EBEN ETZEBETH

Piers Morgan – known for his controversial views on just about anything – took a break from his usual posts to show love to the Springboks.

This, despite them taking on his home team, England, in a highly-anticipated game on Saturday, 21 October.

He tweeted: “Sensational game of rugby. France were brilliant, but South Africa were just too determined & too strong, and this guy was the main reason. A monster performance when his country needed him most. Take a bow, Eben Etzebeth”.

Sensational game of rugby. France were brilliant but South Africa were just too determined & too strong, and this guy was the main reason. A monster performance when his country needed him most. Take a bow @EbenEtzebeth pic.twitter.com/2t38cOhPNk

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) October 15, 2023

In return, Piers was praised for his comments despite his obvious loyalty to his team.

“First time I ever agree with Piers Morgan,” commented one follower. Another added: “Siyabonga Piers. Now, see you on Saturday”.

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SA AND ENGLAND MEET AGAIN AT RUGBY WORLD CUP

Meanwhile, England and South Africa will meet again on the pitch following their explosive 2019 Rugby World Cup finale, which the Springboks won.

The semi-final will take place on Saturday, 21 October at 21:00 at the Stade de France.

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