JOHANNESBURG - The rugby fraternity is in mourning after the passing of former Springbok fullback and Northam Rhinos head coach, Bevin Fortuin.
He was 46.
Fortuin kicked off his professional rugby career with the George-based South Western Districts Eagles, coming through the youth ranks in 1998.
He made his senior debut two years later, staying with SWD until 2005 before moving to the Cheetahs.
He became a star in Bloemfontein between 2005 and 2009, and earned his Springbok debut in 2006.
Fortuin played in two Tests and one non-Test for the Boks.
He rejoined SWD in 2009 for a brief stint.