Tributes pour in after former Springbok Cornal Hendricks’ passing
Former Springbok wing Cornal Hendricks has died aged 37.
Former Springbok wing Cornal Hendricks has passed away.
The 37-year-old reportedly suffered a massive heart attack yesterday.
Hendricks, who celebrated his birthday on April 18, made his Test debut in 2014 and went on to earn 12 caps for the Springboks.
Domestically, he represented Boland, the Cheetahs, and the Bulls.
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Tributes have been pouring in since the news was announced.
Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie said: “Rest in perfect peace Cornal Hendricks, you have made your mark by inspiring many. Death be not proud.”
Rest in perfect peace Cornal Hendricks, you have made your mark by inspiring many. Death be not proud đżđŠđ„čđ pic.twitter.com/4vq0jII4D7
â Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) May 15, 2025
Jake: I want you to play 12 for the first time in your pro career
Cornal Hendricks: I got you, Coach đ„đȘ#CarlingCurrieCup#BullsFamily24 pic.twitter.com/jwYYsLEHyZâ Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) January 8, 2021
Ai chommie…. @CornalHendricks
When all we can say is #RIPCornalHendricks
The strongest person on and off the field. Passion always and so much love for your family and where you came from. Rest well đïž pic.twitter.com/RULo7VupNo
â Samantha Hendricks (@samhendricksZA) May 15, 2025
đđ This man had the speed, the power & the step but he had so much more. Amazing person and someone that kept pushing and fighting in the face of adversity.
You will be missed Cornal Hendricks đđđïž pic.twitter.com/eAFp4wJ0M0â Rugby Bits (@RugbyBits) May 15, 2025
Free State Rugby mourns the loss of an ex-Toyota Cheetah player, Cornal Hendricks.
Our condolences to his family and friendsđ 𧥠@ToyotaSA pic.twitter.com/k5Rmxz4ybtâ Toyota Cheetahs (@CheetahsRugby) May 15, 2025
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