Rugby World Cup 1995: Where are they now – Ruben Kruger

South Africa unforgettably won the 1995 Rugby World Cup on home soil – now 28 years ago.

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The SAPeople website takes a look at what has happened to the heroic starting Springbok XV that memorable day at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, continuing with flank Ruben Kruger.

KRUGER LOST HIS BATTLE TO CANCER IN 2010

Ruben Jacobus Kruger was born on 30 March 1970 and passed away on 27 January 2010 following a decade long battle with brain cancer.

He hung up his boots in 2000 after a superb career where he was known as “the silent assassin”.

Off the pitch, Kruger established a camera franchise business in Pretoria.

Kruger’s brain tumour was removed in 2000 but then resurfaced in 2009, and he passed away just two months short of his 40th birthday.

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SPRINGBOKS COULD RELY ON HIS SKILLS

Kruger played his first test match for the Springboks on 6 November 1993 against Argentina in Buenos Aires.

In 1995, he played a starring role in the tournament with five starting appearances and a try in the semi-final win over France. Many believe he was disallowed a try in the final against the All Blacks.

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Kruger also played in the 1999 World Cup and in addition to his 36 test matches, he also played in 20 tour matches and scored 14 tries.

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