Tributes pour in following the passing of Louis Luyt

01 Feb 2016 | Admin Author

Tributes have been pouring in on Friday following the passing of former rugby boss Louis Luyt who has died at the age of 80.

The Golden Lions Rugby Union said Luyt was a driving force in South African rugby during his time as an administrator.

Union president Kevin de Klerk, said the Lions was always regarded as his home in rugby and "we are saddened by the news of his passing."

EP rugby boss, Cheeky Watson, also paid tribute to Luyt.

"I think he's synonymous with South Africa rugby and one of the pillars of South Africa rugby and he's made a tremendous contribution to the sport in this country and we've lost an absolute stalwart and pillar as far as South African rugby is concerned."

UDM leader, Bantu Holomisa, also a former rugby player, said "Dr Luyt made a great contribution to rugby in this country and to sport in general."

"We will never forget the unbelievable sight of the Springboks, with him at the helm, winning the Rugby World Cup in 1995."