Former South Africa flanker Solly Tyibilika has been shot dead on the outskirts of Cape Town.
The 32-year-old was killed in a bar just outside of the city.
"Solly was a trailblazer among black African Springboks," said South Africa Rugby Union president Oregan Hoskins.
"To lose him so suddenly and in this brutal manner is very distressing. The casual disregard for life in our society is shocking."
Tyibilika, who played for clubs such as Griquas, Sharks, Lions and Border, played eight Tests for the Boks after his 2004 debut.
