South African rugby and the Bulls are in mourning this morning with the passing of 37 year old winger Cornal Hendricks. This guy was a serious player and so sad to see him gone so early in life, have a look at some of the tributes below for such a great player.
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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.
CEO Edgar Rathbone… pic.twitter.com/4luafVgQg4
— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) May 15, 2025
Terribly sad news about Cornal Hendricks.
An inspiration for all.
He deserved more than just his 12 Test matches for the Springboks but was a brilliant servant to SA Rugby with the Blitzboks, Bulls, Boland and Cheetahs too.
A warrior gone too soon. RIP, legend. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/091adffJUD
— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) May 15, 2025
Terribly sad to hear of the passing of Cornal Hendricks at 37 years old.
A true fighter, who retired at 27 due to a heart condition that cut his Springbok career short.
Only to emerge in the professional scene once again in his 30’s – playing for the Bulls, Boland and SA ‘A’ 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/XHx7mnKHc7
— Angus (@AnalystGus) May 14, 2025
The SA rugby community was shocked and saddened to hear the news of the passing of Cornal Hendricks and Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to the former dual-international who wore the green and gold with distinction
Rest in perfect peace Cornal Hendricks, you have made your mark by inspiring many. Death be not proud 🇿🇦🥹🙏
💔💔 This man had the speed, the power & the step but he had so much more. Amazing person and someone that kept pushing and fighting in the face of adversity.
You will be missed Cornal Hendricks 💚💛🕊️