South Africa, Steven Kitshoff and World Cup

South Africa prop Steven Kitshoff retires from all rugby because of a serious neck injury
South Africa prop Steven Kitshoff has announced his retirement from all rugby because of a serious neck injury that he said in an interview last year left him “two millimeters” from death.
South African World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff forced to retire after injury left him 'millimetres from death'
Two-time World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff has retired from rugby after an injury which left the South African star 'millimetres from death'.
Steven Kitshoff: South Africa's double World Cup-winning prop forced to retire after serious neck injury
Two-time World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff forced into early retirement by serious neck injury; Prop Kitshoff started for the Springboks in their victories over England and New Zealand in the 2019 and
Rugby’s double World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff forced to retire after neck injury
CAPE TOWN - 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. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SA Rugby pays tribute to retiring Steven Kitshoff
SA rugby pays tribute to Bok and Stormers stalwart Steven Kitshoff, who announced his retirement from the game on Tuesday.
South Africa World Cup winner Kitshoff retires
Double South Africa World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff is forced to retire because of a serious neck injury.
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.

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