The Western Cape’s rugby fraternity is in mourning following the sudden death of well-respected coach Wilbur Kraak at the age of 40 on Saturday.
Kraak, an emeritus full professor at the University of the Western Cape’s Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science Department, suffered a stroke during a lecture at the university’s Bellville campus and died because of it, leaving all who knew, or heard of, him in total shock.
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Shocked to hear the passing of my friend Wilbur Kraak – thoughts with his young family & friends. Was due to visit me in Ireland in 3 weeks time. Massive loss to the rugby research family. Rest in peace my friend. pic.twitter.com/1GZ151LiAO
— Brett Igoe (@brettruganalyst) July 29, 2024
Our deepest condolences goes out to the Kraak Family and friends as we process the sad news of Wilbur's passing. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to his family. The sporting fraternity has lost an legend!. #RIP #wilburkraak #prof pic.twitter.com/X1vyDVTynr
— GSN Global sports Network (@GSNGlobalsports) July 27, 2024
Just awful to hear this news this afternoon, we send our deepest condolences to everyone that knew him and everyone in South African rugby this afternoon. I’m sure he will be remembered fondly by many of the players in South African rugby. Maybe he rest in peace.
What are some of the ways in which Wilbur Kraak has been remembered and honored by his peers and friends?
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