World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff reveals injury left him 'two millimetres' from death

The former Ulster prop underwent a successful operation in November. He still holds hope of returning to the rugby pitch. 

5 November 2022; Steven Kitshoff of South Africa during the Bank of Ireland Nations Series match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Steven Kitshoff has revealed he was just millimetres away from death due to a neck injury suffered while playing with Western Province in South Africa's Currie Cup against the Griquas in September. 

The former Ulster prop, a two-time World Cup winner, returned to South Africa during the summer after a year at Ravenhill, joining URC side Stormers.