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Andrew van Wyk from Macassar in the Western Cape, died of a suspected heart attack minutes after the whistle blew to signal the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.

Andrew van Wyk from Macassar in the Western Cape, died of a suspected heart attack minutes after the whistle blew to signal the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.

There is no festive cheer for two heartbroken families who lost their loved ones after celebrating the Springboks' Rugby World Cup victory in France earlier this year.

The Springboks embarked on a bus tour in various provinces to celebrate their Rugby World Cup win in Paris – notching up a record fourth title success.

The team travelled to East London on 5 November, where thousands of supporters waited in anticipation to catch a glimpse of their favourite players.

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