Image: David RogersSource: Getty ImagesFrans Malherbe could still return to top-level rugby despite ongoing retirement concerns, with Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus saying the veteran prop is doing everything possible to make a comeback. Rassie Erasmus shares Frans Malherbe injury updateSpeaking to reporters, Erasmus said Malherbe remained committed to playing again despite a difficult rehabilitation. Frans Malherbe retirement concerns explainedEarlier this year, Erasmus revealed that Malherbe had come close to calling time on his career after persistent back problems began affecting not only his rugby but also his day-to-day life away from the field. Looking back on those conversations, Erasmus said:"I had a meeting with him last year, and Franna was close to retiring." Rassie Erasmus says Frans Malherbe is still fighting to return to rugby despite ongoing injury setbacks.