With the Springboks leading the way on the field, rugby was the big winner off the field at the annual South African Sport Industry Awards this week.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has offered a positive injury update on star loosehead Ox Nche, but also admitted he wouldn't risk him if in doubt.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree has praised his team's recent form but emphasized the importance of being realistic about their reliance on Springbok players.
Springbok prop Ox Nche said the team's theme for the week in the set pieces ahead of their Rugby Championship clash against Argentina on Saturday was to "expect the unexpected".
Five Springbok World Cup stars – including local heroes Ox Nche and Cobus Reinach – will take the Webb Ellis Cup on its fourth stop of the RWC Trophy Blitz in Bloemfontein on Thursday.
Springbok prop Retshegofaditswe 'Ox' Nche says inspiring the next generation of players from black communities is an honour and hopes to continue to impact them through his job as a professional rugby player.