Like US, SA too loses sports great
 |
| Prinsloo |
And what Stern was to American
basketball is what Johan Prinsloo was to South Africa rugby, and just like
Stern passed away this year 2020 on January 2 from a brain hemorrhage, Prinsloo
too has passed on, but on Sunday, January 5, 2020, and from cancer.
Paying tribute to Prinsloo,
former president of SA Rugby, Mark Alexander, current president, said, “Johan
was one of the most experienced rugby administrators in South Africa, and he
held an important role in the organisation in the years leading up to the
victory at the Rugby World Cup in 2007, and the very successful tour of the
British & Irish Lions in 2009.
“And even before his time at SA
Rugby, he was involved in rugby administration at the Golden Lions where he
also made an indelible mark on one of our foremost provinces.
“During his time in Johannesburg,
he played a big role in the successful hosting of the 1995 Rugby World Cup in
South Africa.
“But above all, he will be
remembered as someone who served the game with humility and a desire to always
find consensus and look for solutions. He never put himself before the game and
always led with courtesy and a smile.
“Our thoughts and condolences go
out to his family, friends and loved ones in this very difficult time. May they
find solace in his wonderful memories.”
Prinsloo, born 1951, joined SA
Rugby as CEO in 2004 and served until 2011 after which he moved to the South
Western Districts Eagles in a similar capacity until his retirement in 2016.
Rest in peace, sir.
Comments
Post a Comment