The funeral of Springbok and DHL Western Province legend Chester Williams will be held at DHL Newlands on Saturday.

The special provincial ceremony is open to the public wishing to pay their respects with access free and seating unreserved. Gates at DHL Newlands will open at 10h00, with the funeral expected to begin at 12h00 and end at approximately 14h30. Parking will be available to the public free of charge at Groote Schuur High School.

Williams earned 63 caps for DHL Western Province between 1991 and 1998, putting in countless memorable performances in the blue and white hooped number 11 jersey.

He made his Springbok debut against Argentina in 1993 and played 27 Tests for South Africa until his last Test, against Wales in 2000, scoring 14 Test tries in the process. In total, he played 47 matches in the green and gold and scored 27 tries.

Following his playing career, Williams took up coaching, serving as Head Coach of UWC at the time of his passing.