Rugby-Blow for Springboks as Nche withdraws from team to face Argentina


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 26 Sep 2025

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby Championship - South Africa v Australia - DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - August 23, 2025 South Africa's Ox Nche in action REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo

(Reuters) -South Africa will be without injured prop Ox Nche for their crunch Rugby Championship test against Argentina in Durban on Saturday, with Boan Venter moving from the bench to start in the front row and Marco van Staden named among the replacements.

South Africa did not specify the nature of Nche’s injury but it will see Van Staden, usually a loose-forward, named as the replacement hooker, a role he has filled on occasion in the past.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Rugby

Rugby-Scotland draw a line in the sand after late letdowns: Jones
Rugby-Ireland's Aki dropped from squad for disciplinary reasons
Rugby-France prop Atonio forced to retire after cardiac incident
Rugby-Wales forced into front-row change ahead of England Six Nations clash
Rugby-In-form England must keep developing to have Six Nations chance, says George
Rugby-Early momentum vital in quest for Six Nations title-Ireland skipper
Rugby-Consistency the key as Italy seek to resume upward Six Nations trajectory
Rugby-France's Dupont fired up for crunch Six Nations opener against Ireland
Rugby-New-look Wales ready for fresh start against England in Six Nations
Rugby-Saracens director of rugby McCall to leave at end of season

Others Also Read