South African rugby legend Chester Williams dies at 49

By Naveel Krishant

07/09/2019

[Photo: Chester Williams]

Former South Africa international and 1995 World Cup winner Chester Williams has died at the age of 49.

Williams played 27 Tests for the Springboks between 1993 and 2000, scoring 14 tries.

The former wing was the only black player in the World Cup‑winning team that defeated rivals New Zealand 15‑12 in South Africa 24 years ago.

Source: BBC

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