The latest on Kitshoff after neck surgery
01/25/2025 03:30 AM
SPOTLIGHT: The double World Cup-winner Steven Kitshoff remains hopeful of his professional rugby career in his latest update on his recovery from a neck fusion operation.
The Springbok suffered the career-threatening neck injury while playing for Western Province in a Currie Cup match against Griquas last year.
The prop underwent surgery towards the end of 2024. The surgery saw his C1 and C2 vertebrae fused, which surgery has reduced his neck mobility by 50 pecent.
According to various media reports, the loosehead will start his rehabilitation soon.
The prop missed the Springboks' November Tests and he hasn't played a match for the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship (URC) since he returned to South Africa.
However, he is in no rush to return to the field of play.
