Eben Etzebeth responds to Bakkies' criticism in viral tweet

Eben Etzebeth responds to Bakkies' criticism in viral tweet

Eben Etzebeth has responded to Bakkies Botha after he criticised him for failing to live up to his reputation while in France. 

Eben Etzebeth
Instagram/ Eben Etzebeth

Eben Etzebeth responded to Springbok legend Bakkies Botha after he claimed that the former Stormers lock failed to live up to his reputation while he was in France playing for Toulon. 

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Former Springbok lock Bakkies Botha played for Toulon from 2011 to 2015.

Botha said Etzebeth "never plays" due to injuries.

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Etzebeth responded on Twitter on Monday and clearly wasn't impressed by what Botha had to say in the interview.

"Noted. Next time you want to ENFORCE an opinion, you've got my number. #exspringbokteammates #onthoujouerekode," Etzebeth tweeted. 

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