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Former South Africa 1995 World Cup winner Chester Williams and international has died at age 49.
Williams played 27 Tests to the Springboks between 1993 and 2000, scoring 14 tries.
The former wing has been was the only black player in the World Cup-winning group that defeated competitions New Zealand 15-12 in South Africa 24 decades ago.
“Chester was a true pioneer in African American rugby,” stated Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby.
“His performances at the World Cup in 1995, as a photo of his Springbok profession, will forever be etched in the hearts and minds of the public.
“The information of Chester’s death is catastrophic and difficult to trust, as he was still young and seemingly in good health.”
Williams also played for Western Province in the Currie Cup.
Williams had Super Rugby’s Mothers bouts coaching the Springbok Sevens team and the Pumas at South Africa since retiring as a player in 2001.
Alexander added:”He was enthusiastic about rugby and South Africa and as coach, at different levels, selflessly gave back to the game after he hung up his boots. He has been a beacon of light into his area and in the South African context and performed 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 team.
Williams’ death comes just two weeks later fellow winger James Small died of a heart attack aged 50.
Two years back Joost van der Westhuizen died after motor neurone disease whilst flanker Ruben Kruger expired from cancer in 2010.
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