{"id":294083,"date":"2023-10-23T08:25:45","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T08:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=294083"},"modified":"2023-10-23T08:25:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T08:25:45","slug":"ox-nche-given-years-supply-of-cake-after-claiming-salads-dont-win-scrums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/rugby-league\/ox-nche-given-years-supply-of-cake-after-claiming-salads-dont-win-scrums\/","title":{"rendered":"Ox Nche given year’s supply of cake after claiming ‘salad’s don’t win scrums’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rugby World Cup: Highlights day 23<\/h3>\n

South African Rugby World Cup star Ox Nche has been offered a year’s supply of cake as a reward for his heroics during the\u00a0 Springboks’ stunning comeback against England on Saturday.\u00a0Jacques Nienaber’s men fought back late to snatch a place in the Rugby World Cup final by the narrowest of margins.<\/p>\n

Handre Pollard’s last-gasp penalty sealed a 16-15 victory for South Africa after the white shirts had got off to a strong start. England headed into the break 12-6 up thanks to some excellent kicking from Owen Farrell.<\/p>\n

A drop goal from the England skipper gave his side a 15-6 lead with just under 20 minutes to go but a try from\u00a0RG Snyman followed by Pollard’s conversion brought the deficit down to two points. South Africa’s scrum then dominated as Pollard slotted away a scrum penalty to win the game.<\/p>\n

At the heart of those scrums was 251lb prop Nche, who was a contender for Man of the Match. The South African powerhouse is noted for his ridiculous strength and love of food.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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While many players stick to rigorous diets throughout training camp, Nche swaps salad for cake.\u00a0\u201cSalads do not win scrums. I truly believe that. That\u2019s why Cheslin is on the wing and I\u2019m in the front row,\u201d Nche once famously said. \u201cI don\u2019t count calories, I count slices of cake. I enjoy a chocolate caramel.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a show of appreciation for Nche’s stellar display, Woolworths want to supply the Springboks star with a year’s supply of cake. The retailer took to X (formerly Twitter) to extend the offer to Nche.\u00a0\u201cDear Ox, please reach out to us for a year\u2019s supply of chocolate cake. After last night, it\u2019s a South African priority,” they wrote.<\/p>\n

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