Unlike popular belief, heroes do not come dressed in blue aprons and a mask.
Chester Williams is one such man.
He also won the Currie Cup with the Golden Lions in 1999.
Image: facebook.com, @Chester WilliamsSource: UGC
Chester was not your ordinary man in pants and plain tees.
He was a hero and a winner of hearts.
Reports of Chester Williams death surfaced on 6th of September, 2019.
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It was reported that the seasoned rugby player had succumbed to a heart attack.
The surprise death of the sportsman left many in shock.
His Springbok career will remain a great inspiration to all South African sportsmen.
Image: facebook.com, @Chester WilliamsSource: UGC
But this is not everything you oughta know about the deceased, Chester Williams.
Chester Mornay Williams was born on August 8th, 1970.
He was the only player of colour in the team and scored four tries in the quarter-finals.
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He also played in the semi-finals and the finals.
Locally, in the Currie cup, Williams played for the Western Province.
He was also a character in Invictus, a 2009 Clint Eastwood film.
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Who played Chester Williams in Invictus?
McNeil Hendricks was played by Williams.
He also helpedMatt Damon and other actors in coaching for different rugby scenes used in the production.
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Playing career
Mornaywas nicknamed The Black Pearl after winning the 1995 Rugby World Cup against New Zealand.
He was the star winger in the South African national Springbok squad.
The seasoned rugby player was put in the initial squad but had to stand down due to injuries.
Image: facebook.com, @Chester WilliamsSource: UGC
Later in the game, he was recalled and played in the quarters where he scored four tries.
He went ahead to play in the semi-finals and finals against Newzealand.
South Africa then won 15-12.
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The same team also became second in the World Sevens Series.
He continued coaching the sevens team until 2003.
He was picked as one of the suitable replacements of coach Rudolf Straeuli after Rudolf resigned in 2003.
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He did not land that gig.
In 2006, he became the head coach of the national “A” side.
He, however, threw in the white towel in mid-2007.
Image: facebook.com, @Chester WilliamsSource: UGC
His last gig as a coach was at the University of the Western Cape.
Under his coaching, the rugby team of the University scooped the 2017 Varsity Shield competition.
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It is reported that he suffered a heart attack.
Cheste Williams age at the time of his death was 49.
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Tributes
Mornay was considered a hero.
He gave people hope and was backed up by popular figures such as Mandela.
This has seen a lot oftributeflowing in after his demise.
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The service is scheduled to begin at 13:00 in the main hall located inside the campus.
A formal funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, September 14.
Chester Mornay Williams, a.k.a The Black Pearl has finally rested.
He served his country well and fulfilled his purpose.
Like great South Africans, Chester Williams will be preserved in time through art and legends.
He came, he saw, and he conquered.
South Africans will forever say that he was here.
He loved, he lived, and he served.
Rest well Chester, rest in power legend.
She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.
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