Sacrifices and struggles pay off for Springbok stalwart

Springbok prop Ox Nche is thrilled to get his chance to turn out at the Rugby World Cup in France.

He feels like the tournament is the culmination of his life’s work to this point.

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Struggles pay 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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Always learning

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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.

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