James Small funeral details confirmed
SA Rugby has confirmed the funeral details of former Springbok winger James Small.
The 50-year-old Small was rushed to hospital in Johannesburg on Tuesday night after suffering a suspected heart attack.
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"The 50-year-old Small was rushed to hospital in Johannesburg on Tuesday night after suffering from a heart attack,” SA Rugby said in a statement on Monday.
"His funeral will take place at The Deck at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg, starting at 14h00 on Thursday.”
Police have also confirmed that the circumstances around Small’s death is being investigated.
Afrikaans newspaper Rapport reported on Sunday that Small was found naked and unconscious in a strip club hours before his death.
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Gauteng police’s Mavela Masondo says investigations into the circumstances surrounding the rugby hero’s death are ongoing.
"Investigation is continuing at this stage we wouldn't like to divulge lots of information."