Hannes Strydom died in a car accident over the weekend. He was the fifth 1995 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok to pass away. Photo: X
Hannes Strydom: Lions mourn untimely death of former Springbok
The Lions have issued a short statement following confirmation of the tragic death of former World Cup winner Hannes Strydom.
Hannes Strydom died in a car accident over the weekend. He was the fifth 1995 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok to pass away. Photo: X
Lions have passed on its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of World Cup-winning former Springbok Hannes Strydom following confirmation of his death at the age of 58.
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It has been confirmed that Strydom, who was a member of the Springbok team that won the 1995 World Cup in South Africa, passed away in a car accident which happened on the N4 just before eMalahleni in the direction of Pretoria.
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During his playing career, Strydom turned out for three local provincial teams: Eastern Province, Northern Transvaal (now the Bulls) and Transvaal (now the Lions).
And on Monday, the Lions expressed their devastation at the loss of Hannes Strydom’s life and sent their condolences to his loved ones in a short statement.
“It is with great sadness to have heard of the passing of our very own Lions and Springbok legend Hannes Strydom. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time. May his soul rest in peace.”
Lions Rugby Company CEO and one of Strydom’s 1995 Springbok teammates, Rudolf Straeuli, confirmed the sad news and expressed his condolences, on behalf of the franchise to the family of the fallen hero.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Hannes”, said Straeuli. “We share a tight bond as members of the 1995 group and to lose yet another one of our brothers is a big blow.”
“Our sincere condolences go out to his family, friends and the rugby fraternity at large,” he concluded.
Strydom played 21 Tests for the Springboks and represented Transvaal – where he formed a formidable lock combination with fellow World Cup winner Kobus Wiese. The second rower also captained the Lions team that hoisted the Currie Cup trophy in 1999.
Thoughts and condolences from TheSouthAfrican.com go out to the Strydom family.
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