Syd Nomis
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Former Springbok Syd Nomis passed away on Saturday morning after a heart attack, SA Rugby has confirmed.
Nomis, who could operate as both a wing and a centre died a the age of 76-years-old. He played in 25 Test matches between 1967 and 1972 and scored six tries in his international career.
Born in Johannesburg, Nomis is considered one of the great Jewish rugby players of all time and he was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.
"Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends," SA Rugby said via its Twitter account.
