Rassie Erasmus in hospital after suffering freak accident

SA Rugby Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus is recovering in hospital following a freak accident.

SA Rugby confirmed in a press statement on Saturday that the 51-year-old Erasmus was admitted into 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." said the statement.

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The World Cup-winning Springboks only return in July when they take on Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria to start off their home season.

Springboks' home Test schedule for 2024:

Saturday, 6 July: SA v Ireland (Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria)

Saturday, 13 July: SA v Ireland (Kings Park, Durban)

Saturday, 20 July: SA v Portugal (Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein)

Saturday, 31 August: SA vs. New Zealand (Ellis Park, Johannesburg)

Saturday, 7 September: SA v New Zealand (Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town)

Saturday, 28 September: SA v Argentina (Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit)