South African rugby player Steven Kitshoff has expressed his determination to continue his career following a life-threatening neck injury. The 32-year-old prop, who recently returned to the Stormers after leaving Ulster, suffered the injury during a Currie Cup match in September. Despite hearing three cracking sounds in his neck during a scrum, he initially played on, unaware of the severity of his condition.
Two months later, 2027 1211312312312312erely two millimeters away from a catastrophic outcome.
“I was lucky we didn’t bury you in a week,” the specialist reportedly told him. Kitshoff acknowledged the dangers of rugby but remains committed to his team, stating, “I’ll see the specialist in January to assess my recovery. If my neck holds up, I’m going for it.” His resolve exemplifies the warrior spirit inherent in the sport.