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Manhunt under way for Tyibilika's killers
Western Cape police have launched a manhunt for gunmen who shot dead former Springbok flanker - Solly Tyibilika.
He was killed after they opened fire at a tavern in New Crossroads on the Cape Flats where two other people were also wounded in the shooting. The flanker was capped eight times by the Springboks.
In 2004, he played for the South African 'A' side, and made his debut for the Springboks against Scotland at Murrayfield.
The 32 year-old, also played in a test against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
The SA Rugby Union (SARU) expressed sadness at the news
Tyibilika played for the Sharks and was named in the Springbok 2006 Tri-Nations squad, played eight Test matches for the Springboks between 2004 and 2006 and also played for the Griquas,Sharks, Golden Lions and Border.
Tyibilika was also part of the Southern Kings team that played against the British and Irish Lions in 2009.
The SA Rugby Union (SARU) expressed sadness at the news. It's president Oregan Hoskins said in a statement: "Solly was a trailblazer among black African Springboks and if the reports are correct, to lose him so suddenly and in this brutal manner is very distressing."
"I remember a very talented player and an immensely likable young man who rose far and fast to become a Springbok early in his career," he added.
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anonymous 184 Days Ago Report Abuse
Hope justice will be done...I know Solly in person,he was a great man always good to be around. May his soul R.I.P...DEE LUVO ENTERTAINMENT (EAST LONDON)
anonymous 178 Days Ago Report Abuse
I DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY...BUT RIP
anonymous 163 Days Ago Report Abuse
this should not be happening
anonymous 153 Days Ago Report Abuse
i hope justice can be bring to hand to these cruwels who have done such thing tjo.....
Othandwayo 73 Days Ago Report Abuse
May his soul R'I'P w mic u @ P.E
anonymous 66 Days Ago Report Abuse
my your soul rest in peace solly. thank you for your contribution in the springboks we will always miss you from a former boks player
anonymous 57 Days Ago Report Abuse
Clubs, tarvens e.t.c, r nt good in de face of God; bible is against Booze. Stop going 2 tarvens n find Jesus n u will be saved; otherwise der'll be bigger occurencenses dan d@
anonymous 4 Days Ago Report Abuse
wow what a loss he will be surely mised in south african rugby.from anele mnyakana in king williams town