Kitshoff points to successors
Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has entered a new phase of his life after he was forced to retire due to a neck injury.
Retiring Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has singled out Ox Nche, along with Gerhard Steenekamp and Jan-Hendrik Wessels of the Vodacom Bulls, as the players who will anchor the loosehead side of the Bok scrum in the years ahead.
Despite stepping away from the game, Kitshoff told the hosts of 'To The Last Drop' that the Springboks are well-stocked in that position.
Kitshoff, a double Rugby World Cup winner, reflected candidly on his Bok career. He spoke about the highs and the lows, and the things that helped shape the Springboks into a formidable force under Rassie Erasmus.
This week's episode also delves into the upcoming Hollywoodbets Sharks' URC clash against the Emirates Lions in Durban, as well as a preview of the Six Nations, with a special focus on Ireland’s highly anticipated showdown with France in Dublin.
Listen to the full 'To The Last Drop' episode below:
About the 'To The Last Drop' podcast hosts
Liam Del Carme
Liam is one of the country's most enduring sports writers. His time in the newsrooms pre-dates rugby turning professional in the 1990s. He has been in the employ of broadsheet newspapers The Argus, Sunday Independent, This Day and Beeld, and is currently the rugby writer at The Sunday Times. Liam has reported at six Rugby World Cups and around 20 Currie Cup finals.
He loves cooking and travel, and is the author of the book 'WINGING IT – On tour with the Boks'. When time allows, he is a television pundit and writes a regular column on timeslive.co.za under the title ‘The Worst of Times’.
Brenden Nel
Rugby has always been a passion for Brenden, so much so that he made it a career. Since first entering a newsroom at the Citizen almost three decades ago, he has written for some of the biggest titles in the world, including Rapport, the Independent (UK), The Times (UK), South China Morning Post and a host of others. Currently, he covers all things rugby for Supersport.com and has reported on no less than four World Cups, five Sevens World Cups and around 250 test matches in total.
Brenden is also the author of 'Derick Hougaard – Dieware storie van Loftus se Liefling' and has a popular YouTube channel under his name. He loves nothing more when away from the game than a glass of good red wine, a good fire and spending time with his wife and four rescue dogs.
Listen to previous episodes via the full 'To the Last Drop' channel below: