{"id":49442,"date":"2025-05-15T10:32:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T10:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=49442"},"modified":"2025-05-15T10:32:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T10:32:04","slug":"cornal-hendricks-dies-south-africa-rugby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/cornal-hendricks-dies-south-africa-rugby\/","title":{"rendered":"Former South African International Dies Aged 37 After Suffering Heart Attack"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ex-South Africa winger Cornal Hendricks has died at the age of 37 after suffering from a heart attack.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hendricks, who made 12 appearances for the Springboks and scored five tries, died on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

He made his 15-a-side rugby union<\/strong><\/a> test debut against Wales in 2014, having also represented South Africa in sevens.<\/p>\n

After being diagnosed with a heart condition, he was forced to medically retire from professional rugby ten years ago.<\/p>\n

But following a second opinion, he returned to the sport in 2019, signing with Super Rugby side Bulls in Pretoria.<\/p>\n

Hendricks played for the South Africa sevens team from 2011-2014, representing the Blitzboks at the 2013 sevens World Cup and winning a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.<\/p>\n

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The Vodacom Bulls are deeply saddened by the passing of Cornal Hendricks, aged 37. A 12-time capped Springbok and key player for the Vodacom Bulls from 2018 to 2023, Cornal was known for his passion, energy, and infectious smile both on and off the field.<\/p>\n

CEO Edgar Rathbone\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/4luafVgQg4<\/a><\/p>\n

— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) May 15, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n