Stephen Kitshoff is inspired by the possibility of winning an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup and contributing to further success for the DHL Stormers.
Kitzhoff was a key member of the Springboks' World Cup wins in 2019 and 2023, but will be 35 when the next tournament is held in Australia in 2027.
Despite having two World Cup gold medals and a Vodacom URC winner's medal in his collection, Kitshoff said: network 24 That his fire for further success still burns brightly.
“That's what motivates me to get up every morning and keep working,” Kitshoff said. network 24.
“It's always in the back of my mind to be healthy and strong enough to play in the next World Cup. I want to achieve this and leave a good legacy for the Stormers.”
Kitshoff, who led the DHL Stormers to the URC title in 2022, will return to Cape Town next season after a short stint with Ulster.
Kitshoff revealed he found out after URC's game against the Sharks in Durban that Ulster wanted to let him go, but he has enjoyed his time in Belfast and has now joined John Dobson and the Stormers. He added that he was looking forward to seeing them again.
“What Dobbo and the coaching staff have been working on is building a plan to win big games with the team's DNA in mind. The coaching staff has done an incredibly good job.”
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