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Bevin Fortuin, former Springbok rugby player dies at age 46.
Former Springbok fullback and Northam Rhinos head coach, Bevin Fortuin, has died.
The 46-year-old played two test matches for the Springboks, one against Ireland in 2006 and another against Australia in the Tri Nations a year later.
Fortuin, who was born in George in the Southern Cape, started his provincial career playing for the SWD Eagles in 1998, before moving to the Free State Cheetahs in 2005.
He played in Bloemfontein for four years.
He suffered a suspected heart attack before a training session of the Northam Rhinos, a club in Limpopo.
Mr Mark Alexander paid tribute to former #Springboks fullback Bevin Fortuin, who passed away yesterday at the age of 46 – more here: 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/IOLQmqOMN4
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 12, 2025
