'Here in my hospital bed': Leon Schuster talks hospital stay as he cheers on the Springboks

• A recently posted online video shows South African comedian Leon Schuster recovering in the hospital.
• Schuster sent a message to Springboks fans in the video.
• The comedian is recovering from back surgery.

In a video posted on social media, South African comedian Leon Schuster appears in a hospital bed. He gave a message to fans of the South African Rugby team ahead of their game against New Zealand's All Blacks on Friday. The Springboks beat the Kiwis 35-7.

Schuster has been recovering from back surgery in a Pretoria hospital, according to Huisgenoot. The actor had back surgery earlier this month and recently returned to the hospital.

Schuster hurt his back while filming Mr Bones 3: Son of Bones, which he starred in. 

In a video posted on Afrikaans is Groot's Facebook page, Schuster said:

Schuster also went on to sing his new song Die Bokmasjien in the video.

Under the video posted by Afrikaans is Groot, fans of Schuster poured out their support for him.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:

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