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'Don’t believe any other sources': Steven Kitshoff's post-op message

Steven Kitshoff at a Springboks media event in 2023 (Photo by Emmanuel Dunand/AFP via Getty Images)

Out-of-action Springboks prop Steven Kitshoff has shared a post-operation message to Instagram declaring that the procedure on his neck was “a big success”. The double Rugby World Cup-winning prop has been sidelined since suffering the early September injury when playing Currie Cup for Western Province.

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Ahead of the operation, Kitshoff recently appeared on Boks Office, the RugbyPass TV show, to speak about the injury and downplay rumours that his playing career was in jeopardy. “It’s a bit of a stressful one because it’s such a high area of my neck – C1 and C2 – which is a bit of an issue,” he explained.

“I have been through this the last couple of weeks building up to the operation. Basically now I just want to get it done and start the rehab process and see what happens after that.”

Kitshoff’s operation took place on November 20 and he has now provided a post-surgery on social media that includes pictures and a video. “Thrilled to share that my operation was a big success,” he began in the accompanying text message.

“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!”

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The loosehead had earlier this year brought to a premature end his post-Rugby World Cup stint at Ulster to rejoin the Stormers, but a knee injury followed by the neck problem means he has yet to play for the URC club since his return to Cape Town.

Kitshoff’s injuries also meant he missed out on the Springboks’ entire 13-match campaign in 2024.

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Bull Shark 130 days ago

The ouens at rugby pass responsible for selecting images for these articles must be a bunch of practical jokers.


They seem to aim to get the oddest or least flattering pictures available as a little side joke internally.


In between installing whoopee cushions and p1ssing in the water cooler.


Grow up guys!

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JC 129 days ago

It seems a quite accurate photo of his time at Ulster. Just sitting down, half asleep, rubbing sleep out of his eyes, taking a massive paycheque and majorly underperforming.

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