Asenathi Ntlabakanye is a larger-than-life figure.
And no, that is not a reference to his tighthead prop frame he is listed as weighing about 153kg but rather his impact on the field and off it.
The Lions No 3 is a friendly face, and it shows in his play as well, as he is so much more than just a powerhouse in the scrums.
Ntlabakanye is arguably the most mobile tighthead prop in South African rugby, and has been knocking on the Springbok door for a good few seasons.
The 25-year-old is a stalwart for the Lions, and may be in line for the Bok end-of-year tour to Europe if a few incumbents are rested.
