Springbok winger Cornal Hendricks will be laid to rest this Sunday in Wellington, Boland, following his sudden passing last Wednesday at age 37.
The former rugby star suffered a fatal heart attack, having battled a heart condition since 2015.
Hendricks made his Test debut in 2014, earning 12 caps for South Africa and scoring five tries during his international career.
His memorial service will be held on Thursday at the Boland Rugby Stadium in Wellington. Another memorial service will be held in Paarl on Friday.
Remembering Cornal Hendricks’ incredible 2014 season with the Springboks 🇿🇦
He scored five tries that year, including an iconic score in Wellington.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Cornal ♥️ pic.twitter.com/QFmyPVow8a
— SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) May 15, 2025
Family, friends shocked by Hendricks’ death
We’ve been blown away by the incredible support for the Cornal Hendricks jersey tribute! 🙌 A few jerseys remaining and bids start at R10 000 per jersey.
If you’d like to support please email [email protected] to place your bid.
All proceeds go to the Hendricks family.… pic.twitter.com/5WXCehy7iR
— The Sharks (@SharksRugby) May 19, 2025
