Disclaimer: This article contains images of wounds.
South Africa’s Director Of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, is making a recovery after undergoing treatment for chemical burns caused by a ‘freak accident’ that occurred while using a powerful cleaning detergent.
The 51-year-old was rushed to hospital after being injured in an accident involving cleaning detergent in January.
In hospital, Erasmus was treated for chemical burn wounds and is now making his recovery before making his return to work as South Africa’s Director Of Rugby.
A statement released by SA Rugby noted that despite the injuries, Erasmus is in good health and is expected to return back to work soon:
“He is otherwise in good health and expects to return to full-time working within weeks,”
On Sunday, Rassie took to X (formerly known as Twitter), sharing images of his burn wounds.
trots op julle pic.twitter.com/w8Y52hnwZi
— Rassie Erasmus (@RassieRugby) February 3, 2024
wens ek kon daar. wees! weldone!! amper gesond ! pic.twitter.com/IR5rPSUH2C
— Rassie Erasmus (@RassieRugby) February 3, 2024
Rassie, a former Springbok himself, saw SA’s national team through two back-to-back World Cup titles, in 2019 and 2023, and will be returning as Springbok coach in 2024.
According to reports published by News24, the Bokke will return in July, when they are set to take on Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria to kick off their home season.
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