This top Springboks veteran injury is worse than initially feared. Unfortunately, reports reveal that he may have arthritis and will miss the Ireland series.
The Springboks have had very bad luck with injuries lately. Now, one of their veteran front-rowers faces an unfortunate arthritis scare.Furthermore, they have had truly bad luck with several
hospitalized in recent weeks. Now, a worrying update has been issued on Steven Kitshoff with his injury, worse than expected. In fact, the medical report has revealed that the veteran Bok prop could have arthritis to.Kitshoff injured his knee during his sides Challenge Cup defeat to Clermont back in April.
Thus, ruling the Springboks prop out of the Ireland series and opening Springbok test matches against Wales and Portugal. Unfortunately, the scans have also revealed that he is in the beginning stages of early arthritis. “Kitshoff has chronic damage to the lateral compartment of his knee, which is believed to be the start of early arthritis,”Therefore, Kitshoff is set to be sidelined months. In fact, he is expected to return for the Springboks during the Rugby Championship.. So, Kitshoff injury could see him earn more gametime under Rassie Erasmus. Meanwhile, Neethling Fouche is hungry and eager to earn his national debut.) will step up into the starting line-up.
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