Tributes have flooded in after news that former Western Province, Stormers and Bath loose forward Nick Koster has died at the age of 34. Just awful at only 34 years of age and his whole life ahead of him, we send our thoughts and prayers to Nick Koster’s family and friends at this awful time. May he rest in peace.
The club is devastated to hear of the tragic passing of hugely popular former player Nick Koster at the age of 34.
Rest in peace, Nick.
— Bristol Bears 🐻 (@BristolBears) July 12, 2023
"He was a very fast, very fit and very entertaining back-row forward…"
Bristol Bears club historian Mark Hoskins pays tribute to former Bristol and Bath back-row forward Nick Koster, who has sadly died at the age of 34. pic.twitter.com/zRbuL6mBek
— BBC Sport Bristol (@bbcbristolsport) July 12, 2023
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