Former South African World Cup winner Hannes Strydom has died at the age of 58 after a car accident in Mpumalanga. Today we will discuss about Hannes Strydom: How did die| What happened to| Death cause.
Hannes Strydom: How did die| What happened to| Death cause
Johannes Jacobus “Hans” Strydom (13 July 1965 – 19 November 2023) was a South African rugby union player who played for the South Africa national rugby union team between 1993 and 1997. He attended Pearson High School in Port Elizabeth. He went to school in and the rugby field is named after him. He worked as a pharmacist in Pretoria.
| Birth name | Johannes Jacobus Strydom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 13 July 1965 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Welkom, Orange Free State, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 19 November 2023 (aged 58) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Mpumalanga, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 115 kg (254 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Pearson High School, Port Elizabeth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Port Elizabeth University of Pretoria |
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How did die
Former South African World Cup winner Hannes Strydom has died at the age of 58 after a car accident in Mpumalanga. Lock played in the Springboks’ 1995 grand final victory over New Zealand, which was watched by Nelson Mandela at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
What happened to
Former South African rugby star Hannes Strydom has tragically passed away due to a car accident at the age of 58. The incident took place in Mpumalanga, South Africa, where Strydom collided with a taxi on Sunday evening. Strydom played a significant role in South African rugby, best known for his contribution to the Springboks’ 1995 Rugby World Cup victory.
His untimely death has had a deep impact on the rugby community, with heartfelt tributes pouring in from the Springboks, with Strydom acknowledged as a key figure in their historic World Cup victory. His former club, the Lions, also mourned his loss, emphasizing the strong bond shared between the members of the ’95 team.
Death cause
Hannes Strydom died in a car accident. The bakkie in which he was traveling rear-ended a taxi. One person in the taxi also died and four others were seriously injured.
