Cornal Hendricks dead at 37: Rugby star dies ‘after heart attack’ as heartbroken team remember ‘infectious smile’

RUGBY star Cornal Hendricks has died aged just 37.

The South African played 12 times for the Springboks between 2014 and 2015, scoring five tries.

GettyRugby star Cornal Hendricks died aged just 37[/caption] The wing earned 12 caps for South AfricaGetty

He also represented his country in rugby sevens, winning gold medals at the 2013 World Games and 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Hendricks spent his entire club career from 2008 to 2024 playing for teams in his homeland ...