Double World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff forced to retire

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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.
Double World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff forced to retire after neck injury
Double World Cup-winning prop forward Steven Kitshoff has been forced to retire from rugby after a serious neck injury.
Double World Cup winner Kitshoff forced to retire
Double South Africa World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff is forced to retire because of a serious neck injury.
Steven Kitshoff retires after injury left him ‘two millimetres from death’
Kitshoff, a World Cup winner in 2019 and 2023, underwent surgery after sustaining the injury on Currie Cup duty for Western Province in September. The 33-year-old former Ulster player revealed in a subsequent interview that he was told by a specialist that “I was two millimetres away from catastrophe, from death”.
Springbok Legend Steven Kitshoff Retires Due to Neck Injury
Springbok legend Steven Kitshoff has announced his immediate retirement due to a serious neck injury. Read more about his incredible career and legacy.
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.
Dual World Cup winning Springbok prop Kitshoff calls time on career
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. "The Springboks have been an incredible part of my life,
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Steven Kitshoff’s Wife Posts Heartfelt Message Amid Springboks Star’s Retirement
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Special story behind Steven Kitshoff’s unique nickname
Steven Kitshoff is well known for his unique nickname 'Spicy Plum', and the origin story of this moniker is a special one.