“I think Chester Williams should be remembered, who through sport, began to change the dynamic of society in post-apartheid South Africa.” -Gavin Brown, Professor from University of Leicester, on South African Rugby player #ChesterWilliams #VOIbreakfast

Chester Williams, the first non-white Springbok and 1995 RWC star, became a powerful symbol of unity in post-apartheid South Africa. #ChesterWilliams #Springboks #RugbyHistory Read on https://t.co/Kb0BN3ZcFI

Honoring #ChesterWilliams in Kobe tonight ahead of #RSAvCAN tomorrow. Paying tribute to a great man and his legacy! @TheRugbyCorner @santygc #RWC2019 @rugbyworldcup @Springboks

Today our thoughts and prayers are with the Williams family as Former Springbok and Western Cape rugby player, #ChesterWilliams is laid to rest this afternoon at Newlands Rugby Stadium, in Cape Town. #ChesterWilliamsFuneral

Catch @JustinFordZA interview live now on #eNCA channel 403 with #ChesterWilliams' wife Maria & daughter Chloe.

Chester Williams, the first non-white Springbok player post-isolation and 1995 RWC star, became a powerful symbol of unity in South Africa. #ChesterWilliams #Springboks #RugbyHistory IOL Sport Read on https://t.co/mUE2zHF1Ox

Se va un icono del rugby y de la lucha contra el apartheid. Fallece a los 49 años de un paro cardíaco el único jugador de raza negra de los @Springboks campeones del Mundial del 95. DEP #ChesterWilliams

What an honour it was to have #ChesterWilliams as a friend. He made our country proud. He made history in so many ways. He has run a good race and we must keep the door open that Chester opened to help more young players of colour to reach the national and global rugby stages.

#RIP #ChesterWilliams Icono sudafricano. Tremendo Wing. Tremendo jugador. Campeón del mundo 1995. 49 años. Ataque cardíaco. 🙏

We're remembering #ChesterWilliams on @SPORTAT10TV.

Thank you @JustinFordZA for taking us to #ChesterWilliams home town. South Africa really lost a legend and role model. Chester is and will always be a South African Hero. 🇿🇦 #RIPChester 😪

SA rugby legend Morné Du Plessis pays tribute to #ChesterWilliams describing him as an inspiration for millions of South Africans who changed many attitudes in our country. “Chester will never be forgotten. His smile will shine on in our memories forever.”

Thulasizwe Simelane just referred to #ChesterWilliams as Chester Missing. #Newzroom405

The World in Union. Fitting tribute by PJ Powers for a hero to many. Thank you #ChesterWilliams for your role in bridging the divide and uniting our country

WATCH LIVE | Springbok legend #ChesterWilliams laid to rest https://t.co/hiTu7ZaMLA

The funeral of #ChesterWilliams is taking place at Newlands Stadium today. Video: Phando Jikelo/African News Agency

#ChesterWilliams funeral programme.

#TBT Beautiful evening and very precious memories of my late Husband,Lood Nagel and #ChesterWilliams 🌹

[WATCH] Rugby legend, #ChesterWilliams leaves Newlands Rugby Stadium for the last time. In a moment of silence one fan from the stand shouts, "Chester" bidding their rugby hero final farewell. #ChesterWilliamsFuneral #RIPChesterWilliams @Newzroom405