Steven Kitshoff
South African rugby player Steven Kitshoff has made headlines following his retirement due to a serious neck injury sustained during a Currie Cup match. The 33-year-old prop, who was a key member of the South African national team that won the Rugby World Cup in both 2019 and 2023, revealed that he was perilously close to a life-threatening situation. With 83 international caps, Kitshoff has enjoyed a distinguished career, starting with the Stormers and also playing for Ulster and Bordeaux. His dedication and work ethic earned him immense respect from teammates and coaches alike, marking him as a true ambassador for South African rugby.
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Steven Kitshoff believes the final represents something bigger for South African rugby.
Leinster look to end silverware drought against the Bulls at Croke Park – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-14
Steven Kitshoff is mentioned as a player who underperformed while at his club.
Although Leinster continue to defy the odds, Irish professional rugby appears to be in decline – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-24
World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff recently escaped death by all of 2mm.
World Rugby should leave the lineout alone and fix the scrum – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-03
Two-time World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff retires due to neck injury.
Two-time World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff retires due to neck injury
New Zealand· 2025-02-26
Steven Kitshoff has been forced to retire from the game because of a serious neck problem.
Steven Kitshoff retires after injury left him ‘two millimetres from death’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25Steven Kitshoff has been forced to retire from rugby after suffering a serious neck injury.
Steven Kitshoff: South Africa double World Cup winner retires with neck injury
United Kingdom· 2025-02-25