The Springboks’ triumphant 45-21 opening win against England at Ellis Park on Saturday ticked many of the necessary boxes, but it was somewhat overshadowed by a worrying knee injury to star loosehead prop Ox Nche.
Nche made a massive impact early in the match, executing a trademark barnstorming run through the middle of the field that sent the crowd into wild celebrations.
Unfortunately, the powerful front rower was forced to hobble off the field just eight minutes into the encounter, and he was later seen walking around the stadium with a noticeable knee brace, sparking immediate concern of a serious
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