Here’s describe Derick Hougaard. Hougaard is a professional rugby union player. He is known as the ‘Liefling of Loftus’. His fans believe that Derick is in Hospital now. And Fans want to ask Why is Derick Hougaard in Hospital? And What happened to Derick Hougaard?
Why Is Derick Hougaard in Hospital?
Former Springbok flyhalf Derick Hougaard is in a battle for his life in a Pretoria hospital after not waking up six days ago. According to a source close to the situation, Hougaard has spent the past week in an unconscious state in intensive care with severe inflammation of his lungs. Hoggard regained consciousness for the last time on the night of Friday, 9 June. That morning he had reported feeling Irritable.
Actually, The 40-year-old Derick made more than 100 appearances for the Bulls in all competitions between 2002 and 2008. And he became known as the “Living of Loftus” for playing a key role in a golden era for the Pretoria side.
What Happened to Derick Hougaard?
According to online sources, The former Bulls star has not woken up in the past six days and has been admitted to intensive care at a hospital in Pretoria. Because, There is a lot of swelling in his lungs that’s why he is in a lot of trouble. So, he can’t walk properly now. The treatment of his lungs is carried on. According to reports, he has been battling swelling of the lungs and felt irritable after going to sleep last week. He was then taken to the hospital the next day.
His ex-girlfriend Nadine says via Facebook, “Thank you for every prayer and every person who speaks life over Derick,” And “I pray that his lungs will serve their purpose in re-creation – just to breathe.”
Hougaard is known as the ‘Sweetheart of the Loftus Versfeld Stadium’. Hougaard played 43 games for the Bulls in 2007 when they won the Super Rugby title.