Springbok prop Ox Nche said he is looking forward to the scrum and forward battle in what should be another epic Test against the All Blacks on Saturday at the Emirates Airline Park at 17:00 (SA Time).
“For me the scrums are personal, just as it is for every other player," said Nche.
"When I pack down there, I know I’m representing my country and I take a lot of pride in that. So, the key for me is to prepare as well as I can and keep giving my best.”
The powerful prop brushed off talk of the team’s win record against the All Blacks at Emirates Airline Park.
“I don’t think we are too worried about that," he said.
"The last time we faced them was in the Rugby World Cup final, and we know they’ll come out guns blazing for us, rather than thinking about the past.”
The Boks wrapped up their main on-field preparations for the match on Wednesday and will have Thursday off to rest before their traditional captains run on Friday.