{"id":401968,"date":"2026-02-01T07:55:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T07:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/401968\/"},"modified":"2026-02-01T07:55:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T07:55:09","slug":"fans-are-only-now-discovering-why-eben-etzebeths-wife-looks-so-familiar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/401968\/","title":{"rendered":"Fans Are Only Now Discovering Why Eben Etzebeth\u2019s Wife Looks So Familiar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Anlia and Eben Etzebeth have expanded their beautiful family yet again! The couple \u2014 who first became parents in January 2024 \u2014 recently announced the arrival of their\u00a0second baby girl\u00a0in October 2025. <\/p>\n<p>Anlia shared the joyful news with a tender hospital photo captioned:\u00a0\u201cOne week of us.\u201d\u00a0Their first daughter has officially stepped into her new role as big sister, and fans couldn\u2019t be happier for the growing Etzebeth clan.<\/p>\n<p>Find your local Greene King and settle in for the 2025 Six Nations!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo Words Will Ever Be Able to Describe the Feeling\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Their journey into parenthood began when Anlia and Eben welcomed their first daughter on\u00a0January 16, 2024.<br \/>\u201c16\u202201\u202224 No words will ever be able to describe the feeling. Thank you lord,\u201d Anlia wrote at the time, accompanying the caption with a heart-melting Instagram photo of their newborn.<\/p>\n<p>A Memorable Pregnancy Reveal<\/p>\n<p>The public first learned the couple was expecting baby No. 1 during a moment that could not have been more iconic. Standing on the pitch of the Stade de France on\u00a0October 29, 2023, mere minutes after the Springboks lifted their historic fourth Rugby World Cup title, Anlia and Eben announced their first pregnancy in front of the world \u2014 and on Eben\u2019s 32nd birthday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBLESSINGS upon BLESSINGS! Thank you Lord. Well done Bokke &amp; HAPPY BIRTHDAY my liefste man,\u201d she wrote at the time.<\/p>\n<p>Baby No. 2 \u2014 Their \u201cWildflower Girl\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In May 2025, the couple revealed that baby No. 2 was on the way, affectionately referring to her as their\u00a0\u201clittle wildflower girl.\u201d\u00a0A pastel-themed baby shower followed months later, and by late October the Etzebeths were celebrating their newest arrival \u2014 completing their family of four.<\/p>\n<p>A Love Story Sealed in Franschhoek<\/p>\n<p>The couple tied the knot in February 2023 at the picturesque La Paris Estate in Franschhoek, a venue fitting for their fairy-tale romance. Before crossing paths in Melkbosstrand, north of Cape Town, Anlia was already a rising star in South African entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Anlia\u2019s Career \u2014 A Multi-Talented Performer<\/p>\n<p>Anlia Etzebeth (n\u00e9e van Rensburg) is far more than a \u201crugby wife\u201d \u2014 she has built a dynamic, multi-layered career across acting, music and performance.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfac Television &amp; Film Career<\/p>\n<p>Earned an\u00a0Honours degree in Performing Arts\u00a0cum laude.<\/p>\n<p>Achieved national recognition as\u00a0Sasha Richter\u00a0in the popular Afrikaans series\u00a0Getroud Met Rugby.<\/p>\n<p>Appeared in productions such as:<\/p>\n<p>The Last Sacrament<\/p>\n<p>Agent 2000<\/p>\n<p>Revolt<\/p>\n<p>Deep Slate<\/p>\n<p>Die Spreeus<\/p>\n<p>Landed a role in the\u00a0HBO sci-fi series\u00a0Raised by Wolves, produced by Ridley Scott \u2014 giving her international exposure.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfb5 Music &amp; Live Performance<\/p>\n<p>Performs under her musical name\u00a0Anlia Star.<\/p>\n<p>Released her first single in 2021 and continues to create new music.<\/p>\n<p>Known for her powerful voice, she has sung the\u00a0South African national anthem\u00a0at several major rugby matches \u2014 including the match where Eben celebrated his 100th Test cap.<\/p>\n<p>England\u2019s Six Nations WAGs: 2026<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfe5\u00a0Jemima Sellicks \u2013 The brilliant doctor dating Saints star Alex Coles<\/p>\n<p>Jemima Sellicks, an internal medicine doctor and member of the Royal College of Physicians, is currently dating Northampton Saints standout\u00a0Alex Coles.<\/p>\n<p>Working at Northampton General Hospital, Sellicks brings brains to match Coles\u2019 rugby talent, as the Saints forward continues to make waves on the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f\u00a0Madison Woan \u2013 The Caribbean beauty dating Freddie Steward<\/p>\n<p>Madison Woan, daughter of Nottingham Forest legend Ian Woan, has been soaking up the sun with England fullback\u00a0Freddie Steward. The stylish brunette spent the summer in the Caribbean with her rugby beau, sharing envy-inducing snaps before the international action began.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc84\u00a0Beth Dolling \u2013 Model girlfriend of Marcus Smith steals the spotlight<\/p>\n<p>Model and singer\u00a0Beth Dolling, 25, is the glamorous other half of England fly-half\u00a0Marcus Smith\u00a0\u2014 and she\u2019s every inch the fashion icon. Having worked with top brands like PrettyLittleThing, Beth often stuns her followers with chic snaps and behind-the-scenes glimpses into life with her rugby superstar boyfriend.<\/p>\n<p>In one heartfelt post, she gushed:\u00a0\u201cWatching you do what you love makes me so proud.\u201d\u00a0The couple have been together since 2021 and are easily one of rugby\u2019s most photogenic duos.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc8d\u00a0Mimi Fall \u2013 Maro Itoje\u2019s stunning model wife<\/p>\n<p>England powerhouse\u00a0Maro Itoje\u00a0said \u201cI do\u201d this summer to his model partner\u00a0Mimi Fall, after a romantic proposal during a trip to Nigeria and Ghana. Mimi has since shared breathtaking moments from their celebrations, giving fans a glimpse into their life together \u2014 a mix of love, style and global glamour.<\/p>\n<p>Henry Pollock \u2013 single and ready to mingle <\/p>\n<p>The 20-year-old has been linked to a number of girls since breaking onto the international scene, but for now remains single. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruck.co.uk\/fans-are-only-now-discovering-why-eben-etzebeths-wife-looks-so-familiar\/2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CONTINUES ON PAGE TWO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Like this:<\/p>\n<p>Like Loading&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"sd-link-color\"\/>\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Anlia and Eben Etzebeth have expanded their beautiful family yet again! 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