WATCH: Franco Mostert supports daughter from Japan as she heads into surgery

Sick children and tonsils unfortunately often come with the privilege of being parents.

Springbok lock Franco Mostert and his wife Juan-Ri experienced that first-hand this past week, with their eldest going into surgery for the removal of her tonsils and adenoids.

Franco is currently playing rugby in Japan, which made showing his support a little more tricky this time around.

But, although he wasn’t there physically, he sent his daughter – whom he lovingly calls Tjoli – a heart-warming video to show his support and love. (Scroll through the below carousel to see his video).