Rassie Erasmus recovering after suffering chemical burns in accident

According to a statement from SA Rugby, the 51-year-old sustained the injury in a "freak accident using a powerful detergent product".

Erasmus is expected to be able to return to work fully "within weeks".

A statement from South Africa Rugby said: "Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby's director of rugby, is recovering in 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."

The Boks return to action against Ireland in Pretoria on July 6, followed by the second Test in Durban a week later.

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