Etzebeth's new mohawk a promise between two Bok locks: 'My wife likes it'

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth says his new hairstyle is as a result of a promise made to lock teammate RG Snyman.

Etzebeth was sporting a freshly cut mohawk at the world champions' arrival at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

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During a press conference at the airport, Etzebeth explained that Snyman reminded him in the early hours of Sunday morning about a certain promise he had made.

"About five weeks ago, me and RG Snyman spoke on the bus, and I said if we win the World Cup, I'd cut my hair like his," Etzebeth told reporters.

"At about 4:30 after the final ...  and I was not drinking water ... RG reminded me of it. I'm a man of my word."

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Eben Etzebeth told RG Snyman five weeks ago that if the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup, he would cut his hair like him.

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Etzebeth added that he was happy with the final look.

"Damian Willemse cut it. My wife likes it, so I'm happy," he quipped.