Lomu-tamer Small dies at age of 50

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SOUTH Africa World Cup winner James Small has died aged 50.
The former Springbok winger was taken to hospital on Tuesday after suffering a suspected heart attack.
Small played 47 Tests for South Africa, including the 1995 World Cup final win over New Zealand.
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander said he will have a special place in their hearts and minds, adding: “James died too young, we’re devastated.”
Small was influential in keeping the rampant Jonah Lomu, who had scored four tries in the All Blacks’ semi-final rout of England, at bay when the Springboks won their f...

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