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Former South Africa winger Hendricks dies aged 37

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May 16, 2025

Former South Africa international Cornal Hendricks has died aged 37 after suffering a heart attack.

Hendricks, who scored five tries in 12 appearances for the Springboks, died on Wednesday.

The winger made his Test debut for the Springboks against Wales in 2014, having also played sevens for his country.

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