Pieter-Steph du Toit is upbeat about making a swift recovery from shoulder surgery and firing on all cylinders for the Springboks in 2025. The two-time World Cup winner underwent a complex procedure last week, as confirmed by Toyota Verblitz’s chief Steve Hansen. Hansen, speaking to Sport Nation’s Beaver & Guy, expressed disappointment at Du Toit’s
Pieter-Steph du Toit’s recovery from shoulder surgery could leave the Springbok star with roughly a month to prepare for the start of the world champions’ 2025 Test calendar year. The 32-year-old utility forward, who last year became the first South African to win the World Rugby Player of the Year twice, revealed ongoing shoulder concerns
Former Australia skipper Michael Hooper is coming out of retirement to play for Toyota Verblitz as injury cover for two-time World Cup winner Pieter-Steph du Toit. The 33-year-old Hooper played the last of his 125 Tests in 2023 before being unceremoniously axed by then-coach Eddie Jones ahead of the Rugby World Cup. He turned to
