Two Millimeters Away From Death: Springboks World Cup Winner Retires Due to Injury Risk
2025/08/29
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In the world of rugby, injuries are an unfortunate reality, but few are as tragic as the one that has ended the career of South African rugby powerhouse Steven Kitshoff. Known for his fierce play and key contributions to the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup wins in 2019 and 2023, Kitshoff’s retirement due to a neck injury is a somber reminder of the physical toll the sport can exact on its warriors.
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"Two Millimetres from Death": The Injury That Stopped a Legend
Imagine coming within two millimetres of death. For Steven Kitshoff, that near-death experience became the catalyst for his emotional decision to retire.
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