Steven Kitshoff: World Cup glory, the Rassie factor and his time at Ulster

Steven Kitshoff: World Cup glory, the Rassie factor, and his time at Ulster

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South Africa's Steven Kitshoff celebrates after winning the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match at the Stade de France in Paris, France. Photo: Adam Davy/PA
South Africa's Steven Kitshoff celebrates after winning the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match at the Stade de France in Paris, France. Photo: Adam Davy/PA

Steven Kitshoff, the former South Africa and Ulster prop, joins Nathan Johns on today’s episode of The Counter Ruck rugby podcast.

Kitshoff has won two World Cups with South Africa and has worked extensively with both Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber. He was also forced to retire due to a serious neck injury that could have developed into a significant issue known as the “hangman’s fracture”.

Kitshoff gives an insight into the inner workings of South Africa’s historic run, his injury, the Springboks’ relatively new rivalry with Ireland and his time within Irish rugby.

Presented by Nathan Johns. Produced by Andrew McNair.

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