Obituaries: BRENDAN GALLAGHER PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT PLAYERS WHO DIED IN

Star player: Chester Williams on the way to a try for the Springboks
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CHESTER WILLIAMS (Western Province, Golden Lions and South Africa) Died September 6, aged 49
Acentral figure in South Africa’s fairy-tale 1995 World Cup triumph in that he was not only a star wing but also the only player of colour in a squad that was being promoted as representing the entire rainbow nation.
Despite the huge pre-tournament billboards featuring Williams it all went sour initially when a hamstring tear...