Springbok scrum legend Ox Nche gave all credit to his fellow forwards in the wake of the World Rugby Player of the Year nomination.
Springboks Pieter-Steph du Toit, Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche, and Ethan Hooker have been nominated for the prestigious World Rugby Awards for 2026, it was announced on Tuesday.
Ox Nche's untimely injury has resulted in Asenathi Ntlabakanye joining up with the Springbok squad for the remainder of the end-of-year tour.
Springbok prop Ox Nche sustained a season-ending injury in the Boks' 61-7 victory over Japan on Saturday.
Springbok prop Ox Nche has withdrawn from Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against Argentina due to a niggle, forcing a reshuffle in the forward pack.
The All Blacks have received a welcome boost ahead of their Rugby Championship clash with the Springboks, with star tighthead prop Tyrel Lomax ready to return to action.