'Best lock in the world' Eben Etzebeth must rock and roll for misfiring Sharks

Sharks coach Sean Everitt said Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth, whom he termed the best lock in the world, has already made himself at home in Durban and is champing at the bit to get going against the Glasgow Warriors at Kings Park.

Etzebeth was unveiled by the Sharks in February and started training last week and will be starting on Saturday alongside Hyron Andrews.

Oddly, Etzebeth's most recent international was at Kings Park against Argentina last month, where at the captain's run - on Friday before the game - mimicked a shark with his hand being his dorsal fin.

If there's a position the Sharks haven't quite sorted out properly, it's at lock. And at times, they've been caught short with a pack that looked rather lightweight.

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Etzebeth is arguably the second most ambitious Sharks signing since former Stormers teammate and Bok captain Siya Kolisi upped sticks from Cape Town to Durban.

Everitt, who's not prone to being excited, but was happy with the fact that Etzebeth is set to be in full-flight, said the Bok centurion has already bedded in on the East Coast.

"He's very excited to be part of the Sharks, he's settled in very well and settled down to make Durban his home," Everitt said.

"He's extremely excited for the occasion on Saturday and he certainly does bring a wealth of experience to the team, along with leadership.

"He's in a good place and everyone has made him feel welcome and feel at home."

Everitt has phased in the Bok contingent in stages as Etzebeth's start has been offset by the likes of Bongi Mbonambi, Kolisi, and Makazole Mapimpi coming off the bench.

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