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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - 24 July 2021, Springbok prop Ox NchŽ during the match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa.

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Ox Nche credits willingness to learn as key to RWC

Ox Nche is thrilled to get his chance to turn out for the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup in France in the coming weeks.

17-08-23 10:04
Hussar Girll Ox Nche
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - 24 July 2021, Springbok prop Ox NchŽ during the match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa.

Ox Nche is thrilled to get his chance to turn out for the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup in France in the coming weeks.

Nche opined that the tournament is the culmination of his life’s work to this point.

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STRUGGLES HAVE PAID OFF FOR SPRINGBOK STAR NCHE

Nche hasn’t had the easiest path to the top but he is undoubtedly one of the big presences in the Springbok camp.

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“It kind of makes all the sacrifices that I made worth it, it’s a good feeling,” said Nche of his selection.

“I mean, whether you’re a student or working, you put in something and hope that in return you will get success or something back. I think for me (going to the World Cup) it’s the highest form of success I can get. It’s amazing, it makes all the sacrifices and all the hours spent investing (in rugby) worth it.”

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OX NCHE IS ALWAYS LEARNING

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Ox Nche of South Africa attempts to get past Sam Whitelock of New Zealand and Ardie Savea of New Zealand attempted tackle during the 2022 Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand held at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on 13 August 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

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Nche says that he has learned so much about the game from his national team comrades.

“I always say you try to take in the good that you can – if it’s going to help you become good at what you do, you take it,” he said.

“Sometimes you get people who won’t listen to you or be willing to help you, but fortunately for me I’m with a group of guys that are willing to learn and also teach me, that’s how I have got to where I am.

“Guys are always willing to help me and answer the questions that I have.”

Nche is another Springbok front row forward who excels in the loose and at the breakdown and his play goes far beyond his excellent scrum work.

His season with the Sharks was hampered with injury but he looks to be finding form and fitness at just the right time.

Nche should be a star in France.