10 July 2019 1 Min Read
'A hero, a great Bok, a friend': Tributes pour in for James Small
James Small celebrates during the Rugby World Cup final on June 24 1995 at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.
Image: Wessel Oosthuizen/Gallo Images
Image: Wessel Oosthuizen/Gallo Images
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Tributes poured in on social media on Wednesday as news spread of former Springbok James Small's death.
Small, who turned 50 earlier this year, was part of the Springbok team that won the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
Many hailed the player, known as a rebel, as a childhood hero who inspired them to play the game.
People from all walks of life shared their feelings on Twitter and Facebook. Here are some of the tributes:
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