Springbok legend Chester Williams dies

has passed away, SA Rugby confirmed to Sport24 on Friday.Williams was part of Springbok 1995 Rugby World Cup winning squad.Since retiring he has been active on the coaching circuit including stints with the Springbok Sevens team, Super Rugby's Cats and the Pumas.

Williams was the head rugby coach for the University of Western Cape . The university's media manager tweeted that he was in contact with Williams on Friday morning. Less than two months ago, Williams' Springbok wing partner James Small died at the age of 50, also from a heart attack. I'm reeling. I gave Chester a lift to the UWC Admin block yesterday. We were chatting on whatsapp just morning. The guy was fine. ??????

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