Former Springbok winger Chester Williams has died

By Matthew Savides and LIAM DEL CARME - 06 September 2019 - 19:05

Former Springbok wing Chester Williams died on Friday. The World Cup winner was the coach of the University of the Western Cape's rugby team.
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Springbok World Cup-winning winger Chester Williams has died.

The University of the Western Cape confirmed his death on Friday evening. Williams was the coach of the university's rugby team. A full statement would be issued, the university said.

A source close to Williams' wife said that the star winger from the Springbok's iconic 1995 Rugby World Cup triumph reportedly died of a heart attack.

This is a developing story.

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