Etzebeth returns to Sharks lineup after concussion absence

The 33-year-old Etzebeth, who has a South African record 131 international caps and is a double World Cup winner, suffered a concussion in the Champions Cup at the beginning of December against Exeter. In February, the club said he was still showing "symptoms of his concussion". He was due to return in March but suffered a hamstring injury at a Springbok training camp. In 2021, while playing for Toulon in France, Etzebeth was sidelined for three months after three concussions in the same year.