RIP Former Springbok captain Theuns Stofberg
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Sad news. He was a hell of a player.
Former Springbok captain dies aged 68 after car crash
Former South Africa Theuns Stofberg has died at the age of 68 after sustaining injuries in a car crash.The former Springbok loose forward was rushed to hospital after a head-on collision between three cars outside Stellenbosch on Monday night.
Free State Rugby, where Stofberg started his provincial career, confirmed the news of his death on Wednesday.
"Free State Rugby has learnt with great sadness of the passing of former Free State and Springbok rugby player Theuns Stofberg," the union said in a statement.
"The Cheetah family's hearts are sore and we send share our deepest condolences to his family and friends."
Stofberg's son-in-law, Stephanus Rabie, told Netwerk24 on Wednesday: "Emergency services were able to cut Theuns out of the vehicle and he was transported in a critical condition to a private hospital where he was placed in intensive care.
"However, the multiple injuries suffered were too much for his body to recover from and he passed away early on Wednesday morning."
Stofberg played 21 Tests for the Springboks between 1976 and 1984. He also captained the Springboks on occasion.
At provincial level, Stofberg represented Free State, Northern Transvaal and Western Province. He won the Currie Cup with all three.
