‘Wrecking ball’ Ox earns World Cup plaudits
Ox Nche was called “the most destructive loosehead in the world” after the loosehead prop’s influential performance in that last-gasp World Cup semi-final victory over England.
Ox Nche was called “the most destructive loosehead in the world” after the loosehead prop’s influential performance in that last-gasp World Cup semi-final victory over England.
Springbok heavyweights Duane Vermeulen and Ox Nche lock horns during a training session, with neither man willing to give an inch!
Prop Ox Nche and second-row pair Eben Etzebeth and RG Snyman say the Springboks have much to do before focusing on potential World Cup quarter-final opponents.
The Springboks still have room for improvement, yet wing Canan Moodie and prop Ox Nche believe the world champions are set to peak at the right time at the World Cup.
Ox Nche will be fueled by the power of cake when he makes his return for the Springboks in the World Cup warm-up against Wales on Saturday.
Ox Nche has successfully recovered from the gym mishap that resulted in his pectoral injury and is determined to make a strong impression in his first Test of the year against Wales on Saturday.
Loosehead prop Ox Nche will lay it all on the line to help the Springboks defend the Webb Ellis Cup, and is relishing the set-piece battle with Scotland and Ireland.
The Springboks received a timely boost as the team assembled in Pretoria on Wednesday to prepare for the decisive Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Ellis Park.
The Springboks have been forced to make a change to the starting lineup to face the Wallabies in Pretoria after Ox Nche was ruled out of Saturday’s clash.
Rassie Erasmus has revealed that Ox Nche is a serious doubt for Saturday’s Test match against the Wallabies after picking up an injury during a training session.