WATCH: Morne Du Plessis pays tribute to Chester Williams

Former teammates, dignitaries, family and friends gathered at Newlands in Cape Town for the funeral of former Springbok wing Chester Williams.

"Chester was distinctive and stood out as a role model to us all. A gifted footballer, with exceptional work ethic, we all know that work ethic, there was just nothing like it," said Du Plessis.He made his test debut at the age of 23 against Argentina.

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