Eric Sauls Obituary, SA Rugby president Pays Tribute To Junior Springbok Coach

Eric Sauls Obituary, Death- We mourn the loss of Eric Sauls, a beloved former national rugby player and Junior Springbok coach. Everyone mourned Eric Sauls, 63, who lost his brave battle with illness on Thursday afternoon. His legacy in South African rugby will live on.

Eric Sauls Obituary, Death- We mourn the loss of Eric Sauls, a beloved former national rugby player and Junior Springbok coach. Everyone mourned Eric Sauls, 63, who lost his brave battle with illness on Thursday afternoon. His legacy in South African rugby will live on.

Born in 1959, Eric Sauls began his rugby career as a young, ambitious player with a deep love for the game and a relentless ambition for excellence. He proudly represented South Africa in the world arena in the green and gold shirt, demonstrating his exceptional skills, determination, and passionate dedication to the game.

Beyond playing, he had a lasting impact on the sport. Eric smoothly transitioned into coaching, where his game knowledge, mentorship, and leadership shined. His time as Junior Springbok coach inspired the next generation of rugby players to excel on and off the field.

SA Rugby President Mark Alexander praised Eric Sauls for his contributions. “Eric Sauls was a great rugby player and coach who inspired everyone in the rugby community. He became a South African rugby icon due to his passion, love of the game, and ability to inspire and develop young players. His death is heartbreaking, and we shall always remember him.”

Eric Sauls’ humility, generosity, and warmth won over everybody who knew him. He was a sportsman, a gentleman, a role model, and an inspiration for many rugby players. He leaves a loss that will be hard to fill, but his legacy will live on in those he touched over his extraordinary rugby career.

His devoted family, friends, and rugby community will always remember Eric Sauls. Let us celebrate his great life and his good impact on the sport he loved while we grieve his loss. Eric Sauls’ memorial ceremony, The family requests donations to charitable organization in Eric’s name for cancer research and patient care in lieu of flowers. May his soul rest in peace and inspire future rugby players.

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