
South Africa's coach Rassie Erasmus indicated that prop Ox Nche is likely to miss the upcoming Nations Championship match against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld. This announcement follows South Africa's recent 45-21 victory over England, raising concerns about the availability of other key players, including Etzebeth, Kolisi, and Esterhuizen.
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