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Erasmus in hospital after suffering chemical burns

Erasmus in hospital after suffering chemical burns

By Navitalai Naivalurua
28/01/2024
Source: RNZ

South Africa's Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has been admitted to hospital after a freak accident left him with chemical burns but he is expected to be back at work next month.

Erasmus, who has masterminded back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins for the Springboks, has undergone treatment but is not in any long-term danger.

South African Rugby says Erasmus is recovering in hospital following a medical procedure for chemical burns sustained in a freak accident using a powerful detergent product.

Erasmus is expected to take over the head coach role again in the next cycle to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia after Jacques Nienaber vacated the position when he left for Irish club Leinster following last year’s triumph in France.

Source:  Reuters

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