Springbok legend forced to retire

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.
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
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Two-time World Cup winning South African prop Steven Kitshoff said he is walking away with "so many incredible memories" after announcing his retirement owing to a serious neck injury.
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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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