`` Our prayers have been with him through his battles against illness and it is very sad to hear of his early passing . Former South African rugby World Cup winner Ruben Kruger passed away . The player dies aged 39 following a long battle with brain cancer . He was named Player of the Year in 1995 , the year the Springboks won the World Cup .
Former South African rugby World Cup winner Ruben Kruger passed away . The player dies aged 39 following a long battle with brain cancer . He was named Player of the Year in 1995 , the year the Springboks won the World Cup .