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Former South Africa 1995 World Cup winner Chester Williams and international has died at the age of 49.
Williams played 27 Tests for the Springboks between 1993 and 2000, scoring 14 attempts.
The prior wing was was the only black player in the World Cup-winning team that conquered competitions New Zealand 15-12 in South Africa 24 decades ago.
“Chester was a genuine pioneer in African American rugby,” stated Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby.
“His performances in the World Cup in 1995, as a snapshot of his Springbok livelihood, will forever be etched into the hearts and minds of the rugby public.
“The information of Chester’s death is devastating and difficult to trust, as he was still young and apparently in good health”
Williams played for Western Province in the Currie Cup.
Williams had training the Springbok Sevens group, Super Rugby’s Cats and the Pumas at South Africa since retiring as a player in 2001.
Alexander added:”He was passionate about rugby and South Africa and as coach, at different levels, selflessly gave back into the match after he hung up his boots. He has been a beacon of light in his area and in the wider context and played with courage.
“Chester Williams had so much more to give. Our thoughts and condolences are with his wife, Maria, his kids, friends and family during this very sad moment.”
South Africa has lost four members of its World Cup winning team.
Williams’ death comes just two months later winger James Small died of a heart attack aged 50.
Whilst flanker Ruben Kruger died from brain cancer in 2010, two years ago scrum-half Joost van der Westhuizen expired after motor neurone disease.
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