Martin Bester pays tribute to rugby legend Pedrie Wannenburg

Martin Bester pays tribute to rugby legend Pedrie Wannenburg

Former Springbok Pedrie Wannenburg died in a multi-vehicle car crash in the US. 

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Former Springbok Pedrie Wanneburg died in Austin when a vehicle fleeing police crashed into the back of the one driven by the 41-year-old rugby player and coach.

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Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed the arrest of the teenager on Sunday.

He has been charged with felony murder, reckless and aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, and aggravated assault causing bodily injury.

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His two young children and wife were in the car at the time of the accident.

Wannenburg's eight-year-old son Francois is in critical condition in hospital, while his 10-year-old daughter Isabelle and wife Evette escaped serious injury.

Martin Bester paid tribute to the legend. Listen below:

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