Concussion forces Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth to take three-month break

Toulon have confirmed that South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth will take a three-month break from the game following another head injury.

Etzebeth sustained the blow during South Africa's recently concluded fixture against England at Twickenham Stadium where he went on to play all 80 minutes.

This was also the third concussion for the 30-year-old in a year and now has been handed a three-month break in guidance with the concussion management protocol of the National Rugby League

“In the Autumn Nations Cup match between England and the Springboks last weekend, Rugby Club Toulonnais’ South African second-row Eben Etzebeth suffered a third concussion in a year,” read the statement.

“After specialist advice and in accordance with the concussion management protocol of the National Rugby League, the player must observe a three-month break.

“Rugby Club Toulonnais wishes Eben Etzebeth a speedy recovery.”

Etzebeth has played 97 Tests for South Africa with 13 out of it coming this year including three games against the British and Irish Lions earlier in the year.