Springbok legend forced to retire

Springbok great and Stormers legend Steven Kitshoff forced into premature retirement due to neck injury
Veteran Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff officially retired on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, after a serious neck injury meant he was unable to continue.
Springbok, Stormers legend Steven Kitshoff forced to retire from rugby
Legendary Springbok and Stormers prop Steven Kitshoff has been forced to call time on his rugby career due to a serious neck injury.
Springbok & Stormers prop Kitshoff announces retirement due to neck injury
Medical reasons were cited as the reason for the 33-year-old scrum's sudden departure from the sport after a successful 12 year career.
Springboks and Stormers prop Steven Kitshoff forced to retire due to neck injury
It was a sad way for the outstanding Springbok and Stormers prop Steven Kitshoff to hang up his boots, having won two Rugby World Cups and the United Rugby Championship title.
Double World Cup winner Kitshoff forced to retire after neck injury
Double World Cup winning prop forward Steven Kitshoff has been forced to retire from rugby after a serious neck injury, his club Stormers announced on Tuesday.
Springboks Rugby World Cup winner who was ‘two millimetres from death’ retires due to ‘high risk’ chance of another injury
Springboks and Stormers legend Steven Kitshoff has been forced to retire after suffering a serious neck injury last year. The loosehead has been a key player for both club and country, and was instrumental in helping South Africa win the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and 2023.
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