Overview

• Cornal Hendricks, capped 12 times for the Springboks and a 2014 Commonwealth Games sevens representative, has died at 37 from a suspected heart attack.
• SA Rugby President Mark Alexander praised Hendricks as a remarkable athlete who played with a smile and left a lasting legacy in the sport.
• Hendricks overcame a career-halting heart condition in 2016, making an inspiring return to rugby and winning two Currie Cups with the Bulls.
• The Vodacom Bulls and former teammates, including Jesse Kriel, expressed deep sadness and remembered Hendricks for his energy, passion, and infectious smile.
• Hendricks had recently returned to his roots at Boland Cavaliers, continuing his efforts to inspire and uplift South African rugby.