Former World Cup-winning Springbok lock Hannes Strydom has been killed in a car accident.
The 58-year-old player who was part of the 1995 World Cup winning team, was killed on the N4 near Witbank on Sunday.
Strydom's wife confirmed his death to Netwerk24 on Monday.
Johannes Jacobus 'Hannes' Strydom who was also a pharmacist was born in Welkom in the Free State and matriculated at Pearson High School in Gqeberha.
Details of the accident are not yet clear.
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.#LionsPride???? pic.twitter.com/wt21wMe1wQ
— Lions (@LionsRugbyCo) November 20, 2023
