KITSIE, memoir of a Bomb-Squad Bok

210pp., colour illus., paperback, Jonathan Ball, Cape Town, 2026

ISBN: 9781776195282

In his memoir former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff reflects on his rugby career, from being a schoolboy prodigy in the Western Cape, to captaining the Stormers, being part of the team that won the Rugby World Cup twice in a row under Siya Kolisi's leadership, his forced retirement following a devastating neck injury, and finding purpose beyond the game. Kitshoff also explains the mindset behind the famous Bomb Squad strategy.

Co-written with sports author Michael Vlismas, the book includes personal reflections by Rassie Erasmus and Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira, John Dobson, Malcolm Marx, Frans Malherbe and Vincent Koch.

Steven Kitshoff and Malcolm Marx founded the Bomb Squad brand in 2023. Kitshoff is also a speaker, podcaster and rugby commentator. He lives in Cape Town.

Michael Vlismas's books include biographies of Elon Musk, Schalk Burger Snr, Gary Player and Tim Noakes. He lives in Somerset West.