South African rugby star Steven Kitshoff narrowly avoided a life-threatening injury during a scrum while playing for Western Province. The 2019 and 2023 World Cup winner sustained a severe neck injury that left him just two millimeters from death.
South Africa rugby international Steven Kitshoff has revealed a scrum left him 'two millimetres from death'. The 2019 and 2023 World Cup winner picked up a severe neck injury while playing for Western Province against Griquas in the Currie Cup in September. 'It was just another scrum, then three cracking noises - pop, pop, pop,' Kitshoff , 32, told Rapport newspaper. 'I kept playing, thinking it was a pulled muscle. But now I know, I was two millimetres away from catastrophe, from death.
' Bristol Bears signing could transform women's rugby with big promise to Ilona Maher He continued: 'The first thing the specialist said to me was 'listen, you're lucky we didn't bury you in a week', because the vertebra that shifted is so close to my brain canal.' Kitshoff isn't expecting to return to playing anytime soon and faces a lengthy recovery, but he is determined to add to his 83 international caps. His last Test appearance for the Springboks came in the 12-11 Rugby World Cup final win against New Zealand last year.Tom Voyce update: Police identify body after ex-England player went missing in stormEngland rugby World Cup winner tears up as teammate reveals he sold medal to survive Covid3Writing on Instagram after his operation, Kitshoff said: 'Thrilled to share that my operation was a big success! 'A massive thank you to my incredible doctors and nurses for their amazing care, and to all my family, friends, and loyal supporters—your support means the world to me! 'It’s going to be a long recovery journey, but I’m excited for the future ahead. Please trust me for updates on my progress and don’t believe any other sources. Here’s to healing!' Before his injury, Kitshoff was playing for the Stormers in South Africa after rejoining from Irish side Ulster
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