Who is former Stormers player Nick Koster?
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Gone too soon: Who was ex Stormers star Nick Koster?
Gone too soon: Former Stormers player Nick Koster was just 34 years old when he ended his life. Here’s what we know about the rugby star.
Who is former Stormers player Nick Koster?
Images via Facebook: Jeannie Koster/ wprugby.com
Stormers fans are celebrating the life of the late player Nick Koster, who was remembered in a memorial service in Cape Town this week.
In July, Nick reportedly ended his life at just 34 years old. He left behind his wife, Jeannie, and their two young children.
SA CELEBRATION SERVICE FOR STORMERS STAR
Nearly six months after his untimely death, the family of Nick Koster held a memorial service for him in Cape Town.
The service – held by Koster’s family – took place at the Memorial Chapel at the Bishops Diocesan College. The purpose of the service was “to celebrate the life and memory” of the rugby player.
Attending was Stormers player Deon Fourie, who shared on his Instagram Stories: “Beautiful, heartfelt memorial for a very special guy”.
Also attending were several rugby alumni of the Queens College in the UK, of which Nick was the men’s rugby captain. One of them included Charlie Amesbury, who played alongside Koster at Bristol Bears.
NICK KOSTER: WHO WAS HE?
Here are five facts about Nick Koster…
Born and bred in Mzansi
Nick was born in Robertson, Western Cape, on 22 February 1989. He attended the prestigious rugby school Bishop’s College in Cape Town, where he was appointed as captain of the first team
He played for the Stormers
Nick Coster played provincially for the Western Cape in 2008 at just 19 years old. He joined the Stormers from 2009 – 2012.
Move to England
In 2012, Nick Koster moved to the UK, joining Bath Rugby club. A year later, Nick joined Bristol Bears, where he played until 2017.
Nick later enrolled at Cambridge University to study social innovation. He joined the university rugby team, where he played as men’s captain in 2018.
Nick’s last known team was the Cornish Pirates, where he played from 2018 – 2022
He was a husband and father
Nick Koster was married to beautiful blonde Jeannie Koster
The couple tied the knot in 2015 in a picturesque wedding at Nooitgedacht Wine Estate in Stellenbosch.
The couple shared a daughter; Peyton.
He was a philanthropist
Nick joined UK charity Project Zulu, which funded disadvantaged South African children to tour the UK.
He told BBC in 2015: “Apartheid did terrible damage to the educational prospects of so many of our poorest young people.
“It’s an honour to be able to support Project Zulu’s work in supporting township primary schools”.
