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Eben Etzebeth (Gallo Images)
Eben Etzebeth (Gallo Images)

Johannesburg - The Stormers management has confirmed the progress made by Springbok Eben Etzebeth towards becoming a player who can fill both lock positions by opting to use him as cover for No 5 in Saturday’s important Super Rugby clash with the Waratahs in Sydney.

According to the supersport.com website, ever since Etzebeth made his first class debut for the Stormers in the 2012 Super Rugby season there has been speculation he might be able to double in a middle of the lineout role due to the fact that he played some of his age-group rugby in the No 5 jersey.

However, but for a match against the Southern Kings in 2013, Etzebeth has been used exclusively in a No 4 role, even though Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has expressed the view that Etzebeth could conceivably be used as a No 5 should it be required.

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