Breyton Paulse

Springbok legend Breyton Paulse was given the honour of carrying the SA flag ahead of Saturday’s third and final Springboks v Wales Test. Photo:
Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Breyton Paulse honoured with flag bearer role for Springboks v Wales Test [watch]

Springbok legend Breyton Paulse was given the honour of carrying the SA flag ahead of Saturday’s third and final Springboks v Wales Test.

Breyton Paulse

Springbok legend Breyton Paulse was given the honour of carrying the SA flag ahead of Saturday’s third and final Springboks v Wales Test. Photo:
Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Springbok legend Breyton Paulse was given the honour of carrying the South African flag ahead of Saturday’s third and final Springboks v Wales Test at the Cape Town Stadium.

Breyton Paulse carries the South African flag. Photo: Twitter @thestormers

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As reported by The South African website, Paulse’s mother Setta Visagie, and her sister, Marie Gelant, tragically died after being swept away by a wave while standing on the Ou Hawe Muur in Hermanus earlier this month.

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There was an outpouring of support for the star wing who thanked everyone for their wishes, writing: “THANK YOU so much to all the love and condolences messages from all of you that was sent to us in this very difficult time, me and the family really appreciated it so much, we can only say thank you, thank you!”

Breyton Paulse played 64 Tests for the Springboks

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Paulse had one of the most decorated careers in South African rugby history.

When he hung up his boots after the 33-6 loss to the All Blacks in Christchurch on 14 July 2007, he had won 64 Test caps – and scored 26 tries – then fourth on the all-time Springbok list.

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