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Rassie Erasmus makes public images of his chemical burns
By Ian Cameron
Rassie Erasmus has shared images on Twitter revealing the severe chemical burns he suffered in a freak accident involving a potent detergent product.
The South African rugby director of rugby is currently recuperating in a hospital after a medical procedure to address the burns. Despite the painful ordeal Erasmus remains in good health and optimistic about his recovery.
Last week SA Rugby issued the following statement: “Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, is recovering in hospital following a medical procedure for chemical burns sustained in a freak accident using a powerful detergent product. He is otherwise in good health and expects to return to full-time working within weeks.”
However the extent and severity of the damage done to Erasmus might take some by surprise.
He wrote "Wish I could be there be! Well done!! Almost healthy" to reply to a group of well wishers, alongside the images that showed the brutal extent of the damage done to his entire body.
wens ek kon daar. wees! weldone!! amper gesond ! pic.twitter.com/IR5rPSUH2C
— Rassie Erasmus (@RassieRugby) February 3, 2024
The 51-year-old is expected back at work in the next few weeks.
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