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Springbok legend Steven Kitshoff retires due to career-ending injury
Springbok legend Steven Kitshoff has announced his immediate retirement due to a serious neck injury. Read more about his incredible career and legacy.
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.
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.
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’s wife posts emotional message amid his retirement
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World Cup winning Springbok Kitshoff calls time on career
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