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Loftus darling Derick Hougaard is fighting for his life in hospital. What we know so far

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Dubbed "Loftus Liefling (the darling of Loftus)," Derick Hougaard's name would ring out around the Blue Bulls' fortress in Pretoria as their beloved flyhalf slotted kick after kick to help win them Currie Cups and the 2007 Super Rugby title. But now, 20 years after becoming one of the most talked about pivots in South African rugby history, Hougaard is hanging on for dear life at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria. Listen to News24 Sport's Sibusiso Mjikeliso, Lloyd Burnard, and Heinz Schenk as they update us on the latest on the former Bok's health status.
20 Jun 2023 English South Africa News

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