{"product_id":"kitsie-trade-paperback","title":"Kitsie: Memoir Of A Bomb Squad Bok (Trade Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER NOW! The estimated release date is 14 September 2026. Please note your complete order will only ship once the Pre-Order item becomes available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteven Kitshoff, the formidable former Springbok prop, is much loved on field and off for his discipline and determination – and for his humility, honesty and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow he takes us beyond the bruising scrums and World Cup trophies to reflect on a rugby career defined by an unwavering commitment to what is best for the team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book charts his journey from schoolboy prodigy in the Western Cape to captaining the Stormers and reaching the pinnacle of international rugby as part of the team that won the World Cup twice in a row under Siya Kolisi’s leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe big man the fans call ‘Kitsie’ and the ‘Spicy Plum’ delves into the magic of the Bomb-Squad strategy, his forced retirement due to a devastating neck injury and finding purpose after rugby. Some of the biggest names in world rugby, including Rassie Erasmus and Tendai ‘The Beast’ Mtawarira, also give their personal recollections of a man they all admire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Michael Vlismas – author of the bestselling Elon Musk and Just a Moment, the memoir of Schalk Burger Snr – Kitsie is honest and inspiring. An unforgettable memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steven Kitshoff, Michael Vlismas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47567860105394,"sku":"9781776195282","price":324.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/9191\/8002\/files\/194546_9781776195282.jpg?v=1781084886","url":"https:\/\/www.wordsworth.co.za\/products\/kitsie-trade-paperback","provider":"Wordsworth Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}