A former Springboks legend, Theuns Stofberg, reportedly passed away this morning after he was in a serious car crash last night.

According to reports, the accident happened on the Koelenhof road (R304) between the N1 and Stellenbosch.

His family confirmed his death to Maroela Media in a statement earlier this morning.

The statement reads that the injuries he sustained ‘were too great for his body to handle’.

He leaves behind his wife, Martie, four children and seven grandchildren.

SA Rugby Magazine reports Stofberg played 21 Tests for the Springboks between 1976 and 1984, captaining them in four, including against England in 1984.

Together with Morne du Plessis and Rob Louw, he formed a formidable Springbok back row.

Provincially, Stofberg played for Free State, Northern Transvaal (now Bulls) and Western Province and still holds the distinction of being the only player to win the Currie Cup with three different unions.