{UAH} Springbok legend Chester Williams dies

Legendary 1995 World Cup-winning Springbok wing Chester Williams passed away on Friday at the age of 49. He emerged as an iconic figure at the historic 1995 World Cup final, where he was viewed as a particularly transformative and instrumental role player in the new South Africa. He was the first black player to represent the Springboks in the new South Africa. Williams played as a winger for the Springboks from 1993 to 2000 and represented the Springboks in 27 games, scoring 14 tries. Everyone remembers Chester Williams lifting the Rugby World and handing it over to Nelson Mandela, in one of the final great symbolic moments of the end of apartheid.

RIP Chester Williams, Black Pioneer and Hero.

News24.com

36 mins · 

SA Rugby have confirmed to Sport24 that former Springbok legend Chester Williams has died. He was 49.

SPORT24.CO.ZA

Springbok legend Chester Williams dies

SA Rugby have confirmed to Sport24 that former Springbok legend Chester Williams has passed away, reportedly from a heart attack.

--
Disclaimer:Everyone posting to this Forum bears the sole responsibility for any legal consequences of his or her postings, and hence statements and facts must be presented responsibly. Your continued membership signifies that you agree to this disclaimer and pledge to abide by our Rules and Guidelines.To unsubscribe from this group, send email to: ugandans-at-heart+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ugandans at Heart (UAH) Community" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ugandans-at-heart+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ugandans-at-heart/CAMs%3D6-xyGjnVU3nyWSqyxXL-t96dXi_Trks2rUp%2BKNkMuPLdow%40mail.gmail.com.