For Springbok supporters Retshegofaditswe 'Tshego' Nché, also affectionately known as Ox Nché, was a godsend on Saturday night during the final minutes of the South Africa versus England semi-final Rugby World Cup game.
One of the world’s most revered scrummagers, Ox literally put his back into it to help secure the team’s 16-15 victory over England.
To show their appreciation for the hard work he’s put in, Woolies has offered him a year's supply of chocolate cake.
Taking to X, the retailer shared a photo of Nché eating a piece of chocolate cake alongside a blackboard with the line, “Salads don’t win scrums.”
Dear Ox, please reach out to us for a year's supply of chocolate cake.
— Woolworths SA (@WOOLWORTHS_SA) October 22, 2023
After last night, it’s a South African priority 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/VuhytRZ8vs
It didn’t take long for the jokes to filter in, because as a nation, you know we don’t need much to get us laughing, especially when it comes to the sky-high price of eggs. Oh, and let’s not forget making fun of England’s defeat.
🤣🤣🤣
— JoziStyle (@JoziStyle) October 22, 2023
Already eaten English for dinner though? 😂
— Woolworths SA (@WOOLWORTHS_SA) October 22, 2023
Since Saturday’s game, Nché has been compared to “a human wrecking ball.”
"Ox is the most destructive loosehead in the world - a silent assassin," said SuperSport analyst and former Springbok coach Nick Mallett.
There’s no doubt fans will be keeping a close eye on “His Oxcellency” when South Africa come face to face with the All Black’s in this weekend’s final.
His Oxcellency, Sir Ox Nche 🐂 @pmcafrica #RWCFinal pic.twitter.com/nn5aYnKnzX
— Peché Africa 🇿🇦 (@pmcafrica) October 23, 2023
Born in Bloemfontein, the 28-year-old’s position on the Springbok squad is prop. When not playing for the national team, Nché is putting his weight behind the Sharks.
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