Yonela Ngxingolo is set to become the Springbok Women's most capped prop with 44 Tests against the USA at Loftus on Saturday, but the milestone is secondary to her role. Having evolved from regular starter to impact finisher, Ngxingolo has fully bought into bench duty — what she calls the 'Blom Squad' — crediting the shift to putting team above personal ambition. Her ability to scrummage on both sides of the scrum makes her a tactically flexible weapon for Swys De Bruin, who she hints has new wrinkles planned after last weekend's win over the Eagles at Ellis Park. With a large contingent of Bulls Daisies in the squad, Ngxingolo is also eyeing a strong home crowd at Loftus as added motivation for what promises to be a feisty USA response.
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Ngxingolo at 44 caps: impact over ego in the 'Blom Squad'
Ngxingolo reaches 44 Bok Women's caps on Saturday, but the milestone takes a back seat to her evolved role as a high-impact finisher off the bench — and she wouldn't have it any other way.
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