In mourning the sad and untimely death of Springbok legend Chester Williams I wonder how many people paused to contemplate the role fate can play in determining the dominant narrative of the life of a top sportsman.

The 1995 World Cup triumph has been what everyone has referred to in celebrating the life of the likeable and brilliant former Western Province and Golden Lions wing. Williams was synonymous with that World Cup because it was his face that adorned the street posters and other marketing vehicles that advertised the tournament in the buildup...

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