SA rugby players pay final respects to legend James Small
Several former and current Springbok rugby players paid tribute to former winger James Small on Thursday.
Small’s funeral service was held at The Wanderers Rugby Club in Johannesburg.
He died of a suspected heart attack last week.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said videos of Small's performance during the 1995 Rugby World Cup still inspire him.
#JamesSmall Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he still watches videos of Small's performance during the '95 Rugby World Cup, and everytime he's left inspired. pic.twitter.com/C9iSj61tSd
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) July 18, 2019
Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield said he'll remember Small for his warm heart.
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Matfield recalled a moment when he started to play professional rugby and Small eased his nerves.
#JamesSmall Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield says he'll remember Small for his warm heart. Matfield recalls a moment when he started to play professional rugby and Small easing his nerves. pic.twitter.com/IR0E7xFSnC
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) July 18, 2019
CEO of the Lions and former Springbok Rudolf Straeuli also paid tribute to Small, saying he'll forever remember his smile and energy.
Straeuli and Small were part of 1995 World Cup squad.
#JamesSmall CEO of the Lions and former Springbok Rudolf Straeuli has paid tribute to Small, saying he'll forever remember his smile. pic.twitter.com/BttlD6zarA
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) July 18, 2019