‘Wrecking ball’ Ox acclaimed after Springboks make World Cup final

South Africa's lock RG Snyman vies in a maul during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis October 21, 2023. — AFP picJOHANNESBURG, Oct 23 — Springboks prop Ox Nche was called “the most destructive loosehead in the world” and “a human wrecking ball” yesterday after the last-gasp Rugby World Cup semi-final victory over England.

“Ox is the most destructive loosehead in the world — a silent assassin,” he added, referring to the 28-year-old born in the central city of Bloemfontein.Schalk Burger, a flanker in the 2007 Springbok World Cup-winning team, called Nche “a human wrecking ball who made a massive difference”. Du Randt helped South Africa win the 1995 and 2007 World Cup finals and Mtawarira retired after being part of the triumphant 2019 team.Since Mtawarira quit, Kitshoff has been a regular Springbok starter with Nche, who plays for the Durban-based Sharks, usually taking over soon after half-time.

“Our line-outs were poor, we were virtually always second to the loose ball and fumbled numerous kick-offs. “I am not sure the Springboks know how they got over the line. I certainly don’t. We were in panic mode for much of the match with no momentum.

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