Pedrie Wannenburg

Former Springbok player Pedrie Wannenberg was killed in an accident in Houston on Friday evening while his son is still fighting for his life.

Despite his performances for the Bulls in the following three years (2008-10), his Test career, for all intents and purposes, ended after he became embroiled in a drugs scandal. Former springbok Pedrie Wannenberg killed in accident. Former springbok Pedrie Wannenberg killed in accident.

Former Springbok Pedrie Wannenburg has been killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Texas as a high-speed police chase ended in tragically.

Former Springbok Pedrie Wannenburg has been killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Texas as a high-speed police chase ended in tragically. Former Springbok Pedrie Wannenburg has been killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Texas as a high-speed police chase ended in tragically. Former Springbok Pedrie Wannenburg has been killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Texas as a high-speed police chase ended in tragically.

Condolences and tributes are pouring in for Pedrie Wannenburg after the ex-Springbok and Vodacom Bulls star reportedly died in a car crash in the USA.

— Breyton Paulse (@BreytonPaulse)April 23, 2022 — Xola Ntshinga (@Xola_Ntshinga)April 23, 2022 He won three Super Rugby titles with the Pretoria outfit in 2007, 2009 and 2010, as well as five Currie Cups, and became their most capped player with 114 Super Rugby appearances.

The rugby fraternity has been shocked by the death of former Springbok and Bulls legend, Pedrie Wannenburg, in a horror crash in Texas in America, ...

The driver lost control of the speeding vehicle and crashed over the middle of the road and into oncoming traffic – where he hit the car driven by Wannenburg. The accident took place on Greenhouse Road in Harris County in Texas, when a car driven by the teenager crashed into two other cars. The 41-year old died when the vehicle he was driving in Texas, was hit by a car driven by a teenager who was trying to speed away from local police.

It is believed a teenage driver fleeing from police caused the accident. Former Springbok rugby player Pedrie Wannenburg has been killed in a car crash in Texas ...

The suspect’s vehicle then crashed into a second vehicle with multiple people inside. According to the news organisation, investigators said a deputy attempted to pull the teenagers over, for reasons unknown, but the driver sped off and led the deputy on a chase that reached speeds over 100 mph (160km/h). According to Khou.com, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the chase suspect is possibly 16 years old.

His nine-year-old son, Francois, is fighting for his life in hospital. Pedrie Wannenburg's wife Evette and their daughter Isabelle were reportedly unhurt.

He made his Test debut at age 21 against France in Marseille in November 2002 and played his final test against the All Blacks in Christchurch in July 2007. The Bulls took to social media to express their devastation at the news. Prior to his move to the States, Wannenburg played over 100 Super Rugby matches for the Bulls and also enjoyed stints at Ulster in Ireland and French sides Castres and Oyonnax.

Rugby fans woke up on Saturday to the tragic news that former Springbok forward Pedrie Wannenburg had been killed in a car accident.

Rugby fans woke up on Saturday to the tragic news that former Springbok forward Pedrie Wannenburg had been killed in a car accident. Rugby fans woke up on Saturday to the tragic news that former Springbok forward Pedrie Wannenburg had been killed in a car accident. Rugby fans woke up on Saturday to the tragic news that former Springbok forward Pedrie Wannenburg had been killed in a car accident.

Former Ulster and Springboks back row Pedrie Wannenburg has died at the age of 41 after a multi-vehicle car accident in Texas on Friday evening.

My heart goes out to Evett and the kids. His family was in the car with him. Thoughts are with his wife Evette and his young kids.”

The SA rugby fraternity is mourning the death of former Bulls and Springboks loose forward Pedrie Wannenburg who died in a car crash in the US on Saturday.

Pedrie was a legend of the game and one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. Thoughts are with his wife Evette and his young kids. The SA rugby fraternity is mourning the death of former Bulls and Springbok loose forward Pedrie Wannenburg who died in a car crash in the US on Saturday.

Former Springbok loose forward Pedrie Wannenburg has been killed in a car accident in Texas, his former South African franchise the Bulls said on Saturday.

"Pedrie was a fun-loving and hard-working man and someone who gave all he had on the pitch, but afterwards always had a smile on his face. "To lose someone at the cusp of the rest of his life with a young family, after a long and storied rugby career is extremely sad and our thoughts are with his wife, Evette, their two children, Isabelle and Francois, as well as his parents and other family members, loved ones and friends during this very difficult time." He also turned out for Irish side Ulster and French club Castres before settling in the United States in 2016.

Tributes have been paid to former South Africa forward Pedrie Wannenburg following his death in a car crash in Texas. The 41-year-old former Bulls and ...

Tributes have been paid to former South Africa forward Pedrie Wannenburg following his death in a car crash in Texas. A statement on Ulster’s official Twitter account said: “Ulster Rugby is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of former flanker, Pedrie Wannenburg following a car crash in Texas. Tributes paid to former Springbok Pedrie Wannenburg following death in car crash

The 41-year-old died in a car accident in Harris County in Houston, Texas on Friday night, where a teenage driver of another car - who was involved in a ...

"Pedrie was a legend of the game and one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. Thoughts are with his wife Evette and his young kids. Let’s keep his young son, who is critical, in our prayers," Strauss added.

Pedrie Wannenburg was a natural leader willing to always put the team's needs first, says his first Springbok coach, Rudolf Straeuli.

"He came from a rugby-playing family. Pedrie destined for a good career," said Straeuli. It's such a terrible thing that happened. He was a natural leader. He really deserved that recognition," said the 58-year-old former Bok flanker. The Vodacom continue to pray for his son, who remains in a critical condition after being rushed to hospital.

The driver involved in the accident that killed former Springbok Pedrie Wannenburg has been charged with "felony murder".

Update #3: the suspect. "The suspect. The suspect eventually crashed into the back of Wannenburg's car near an intersection.

Former Springboks back row Pedrie Wannenburg has passed away at the age of 41 following a road traffic accident in the United States. ADVERTISEMENT. Wannenburg sadly lost his life in a motor vehicle accident in the early hours of Saturday morning in ...

Pedrie was a legend of the game and one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. Pedrie was a legend of the game and one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. Rugby Players Ireland posted: “So sorry to hear that former Ulster Rugby and Springboks player Pedrie Wannenburg has passed away. “Pedrie was a fun-loving and hard-working man and someone who gave all he had on the pitch, but afterwards always had a smile on his face. Former team mate at Ulster, Pedrie Wannenburg, has tragically passed away in a car accident. Wannenburg sadly lost his life in a motor vehicle accident in the early hours of Saturday morning near Houston, Texas, where he was based.

Wannenburg, capped 20 times by South Africa as a loose forward, reportedly died in Austin after a vehicle fleeing police crashed into the back of one driven ...

He just read the game really well". Keeping you in my heart and prayers." My heart goes out to Evette (his wife) and the kids. A gentle giant," said the Pretoria-based friend who requested anonymity. He did not deserve to die so young and in such terrible circumstances. "Hard as nails on the field and soft as jelly off it.

His wife and two children were in the vehicle with him but did not sustain life-threatening injuries. Ulster Rugby said they were “deeply saddened to learn of ...

Ulster Rugby said they were “deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of former flanker, Pedrie Wannenburg following a car crash in Texas. Former Ulster loose-forward Pedrie Wannenburg has been killed in a car crash in Texas, his former South African franchise the Bulls said on Saturday. Former Ulster flanker Pedrie Wannenburg killed in car crash in US

Pedrie Wannenburg and his 8-year-old son were transported to a nearby hospital, where Wannenburg was pronounced dead and Pedrie Jr. is in critical ...

"He represented his country with aplomb – who will ever forget the try he scored in the narrow victory over the All Blacks in Rustenburg in 2006? Father and son were transported to a nearby hospital, where Pedrie Sr. was pronounced dead about an hour later and Pedrie Jr., 8, is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries, per KTRK-TV. The Blue Bulls expressed their condolences over the fallen teammate.

Rugby was in mourning on Saturday when news broke of the tragic death of former Springboks, Bulls and Ulster back-row Pedrie Wannenburg.

“Pedrie was a legend of the game and one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. My heart goes out to Evette and the kids. His family was in the car with him,” former Golden Lions coach Eugene Eloff said on Facebook.

Pedrie Wannenburg, a former South African rugby standout, died Friday afternoon in a major car crash involving a teen driver fleeing from Harris County ...

The Vodacom Bulls, where Wannenburg was a part of during his career in South Africa, announced on Saturday that a moment of silence will be held in honor of their former star player. Wannenburg made his debut for the South African rugby team Springboks when they played against France in 2002, the Associated Press reported. He also became the first player to reach 100 caps, or the number of official games played.

Texas police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with the death of former Springbok rugby player Pedrie Wannenburg.

Wannenburg moved to the United States six years ago. ALSO READ: Former Springbok Pedrie Wannenburg dies in horror crash in the US Wannenburg died in a multi-vehicle crash in Texas on Friday.

Pedrie Wannenburg, a former South Africa rugby player, died after his car was struck by a teenage driver who was fleeing from police outside Houston.

He was coaching Rice University’s rugby club at the time of his death. “Hard as nails on the field and soft as jelly off it. His wife and daughter were also in the vehicle but are understood to have escaped serious injury.