In a social media post celebrating South Africa’s World Rugby awards and a successful year for the Springboks, Rassie Erasmus revealed he has undergone shoulder surgery.
Erasmus, on X formerly known as Twitter, confirmed the procedure this week and expects to be home by the weekend.
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The Bok boss hailed Pieter-Steph du Toit’s second World Player of the Year title. Seven Boks were also named in the World Rugby Dream Team while Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu missed out on the Breakthrough Player of the Year award.
“I am so proud of them,” said Erasmus, reflecting on the world champion Boks’ achievements in 2024 that included 11 wins from 13 Tests and claiming the Rugby Championship title.
Hi guys. Happy festive season and lets take care of each other! Lekka 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/nRprkpZ5qz
— Johan Erasmus (@RassieRugby) November 27, 2024
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