LOOK: Springbok Steven Kitshoff shares successful neck surgery update, eyes recovery

Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff underwent neck surgery in Stellenbosch on Monday after getting hurt while playing for Western Province in the Currie Cup earlier this year.

FILE - Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff chats to the media during a press conference at last year’s Rugby World Cup. Photo: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFPsays his neck surgery was a success, and was now focusing on the long road to recovery, and hopefully a return to action.

“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!“, CCFM personality Marco David Alexander-Jacobs posted Kitshoff’s post surgery photos, and said that the 32-year-old’s rugby career was over.

“It’s bit of stressful one. It’s such a high area in my neck as well, C1-C2, which is a bit of an issue,” Kitsoff said.

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