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SA Rugby statement: Rassie Erasmus hospitalised

27 Jan 2024

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SA Rugby have revealed that Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been hospitalised following a freak accident in which he has burned his hands.

Erasmus is currently recuperating in a hospital after undergoing a medical procedure to treat chemical burns. The burns were the result of a freak accident involving a potent detergent product. Despite the incident, Erasmus remains in good health and is on the mend.

A statement reads: “Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, is recovering in hospital following a medical procedure for chemical burns sustained in a freak accident using a powerful detergent product. He is otherwise in good health and expects to return to full-time working within weeks.”

Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, is recovering in hospital following a medical procedure for chemical burns sustained in a freak accident using a powerful detergent product. He is otherwise in good health and expects to return to full-time working within weeks 🏉 pic.twitter.com/hU2lxmRUUQ
— Springboks (@Springboks) January 27, 2024

The South African rugby community has rallied in support of Erasmus, expressing their wishes for a swift recovery.

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17 Comments

Bob Marler 418 days ago

He insists on cleaning the silverware himself. Check now.

Henrik 418 days ago

wishing him a quick recovery

Rodrigo 418 days ago

Get well soon Rassie, you rugby genius!.

finn 418 days ago

South Africans are always burning themselves

PK 418 days ago

Ben Smith did it.

Joseph 418 days ago

Liewe F**, moet nou nie gaan staan en k*k aanjaag nie Rassie.

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