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Double World Cup-winning Springbok Steven Kitshoff forced to retire after serious neck injury
Springboks prop Steven Kitshoff has been forced into retirement at the age of 33 by a serious neck injury. The loosehead underwent stabilising surgery last year after sustaining the issue playing for Western Province last year.
Steven Kitshoff: Why Springbok great had to retire
Clear reasons have been provided as to why Springbok star Steven Kitshoff had no option but to retire at the age of 33.
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.
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 World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff forced to retire
Steven Kitshoff has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds at the age of 33 after undergoing neck
Rassie Erasmus in touching tribute to ‘true team man’ Steven Kitshoff as retiring ‘warrior’ makes Springboks vow
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus labelled two-time World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff "a true team man" after he announced his retirement.
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.
'A true warrior': Rassie Erasmus hails Steven Kitshoff's Springbok legacy
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has paid tribute to Steven Kitshoff following the announcement of the prop's retirement due to a serious neck injury.
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus hails Kitshoff's legacy after retirement
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Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane undergoes surgery after rupturing Achilles
The 'very successful' surgery was only Nyakane's third injury-related operation, however, this injury could see him miss the ...