Former Springbok rugby winger Syd Nomis has died at the age of 76‚ SA Rugby said on Saturday.
South African Rugby @ Springboks tweeted: “A bit of sad news as former Springbok wing Syd Nomis‚ who scored six tries in 25 Tests between 1967 and 1972‚ passed away from a heart attack earlier today. He was 76. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends. #RIPSyddie”
Until 2001‚ Nomis held the record for most consecutive matches (25) played for the Springboks.
He was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.
Former Springbok winger Syd Nomis dies
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Former Springbok rugby winger Syd Nomis has died at the age of 76‚ SA Rugby said on Saturday.
South African Rugby @ Springboks tweeted: “A bit of sad news as former Springbok wing Syd Nomis‚ who scored six tries in 25 Tests between 1967 and 1972‚ passed away from a heart attack earlier today. He was 76. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends. #RIPSyddie”
Until 2001‚ Nomis held the record for most consecutive matches (25) played for the Springboks.
He was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.
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