Retshegofaditswe "Ox" Nché has signed with Profmed, aligning the Springbok loosehead with the medical aid scheme's professional membership community.
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Ox Nché joins Profmed as brand ambassador
Ox Nché has joined Profmed as a member in a new brand partnership.
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