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Chester Williams
Helping South Africa win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
World Cup quarter-final · World champion
- Born
- 8 August 1970
- Birthplace
- Paarl, South Africa
- Died
- 6 September 2019
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Chester Williams
Chester Williams was a South African rugby winger whose presence carried particular significance as the country emerged from apartheid.
Early life
Rugby family
His father and uncle were rugby players.
Paarl upbringing
Grew up in a society where sport was divided by apartheid.
Career
- 1991
Provincial rugby
Began playing for Western Province.
- 1993
Springbok debut
Represented South Africa against Argentina.
- 2000s
Coaching
Moved into coaching after his playing career.
Achievements
World Cup quarter-final
Scored four tries against Western Samoa.
World champion
Played in the final victory over New Zealand.
International career
Scored fourteen tries in twenty-seven Tests.
Beyond sport
Film work
Helped train actors for Invictus.
Community coaching
Supported rugby development and university players.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Further source ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Stemoc. CC0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
