Statement Regarding Incident in South Africa

[deluded pom?]

http://rlif.com/rugby-league-international-news/article/1578/statement-regarding-incident-in-south

The South African Rugby League has announced that after an incident in one of their matches, sadly, Zacharias de Lange has died.

The Rugby League International Federation Chief Executive David Collier OBE commented:

'The prayers and sympathy of the world of Rugby League are with Zacharias De Lange's family, friends and teammates at this difficult time. To have such a young life cut short in its prime is truly tragic and RLIF's thoughts are with his family, Silverbacks and SARL.'

SARL officials are conducting a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident and the RLIF will be making no further comment at this time.

[Wellsy4HullFC]

Some more info here:

http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/nrl/news/2015/9/silver-backs-player-zacharias-de-lange-dies-in-south-afican-rugby-league-match/

Terrible news. Thoughts go out to the family and friends of all involved.

[deluded pom?]

http://www.sarugbyleague.co.za/news/south-african-rugby-league-press-release-24th-september-2015

Silver Backs Rugby League Player :

Incident

On the evening of 18 September 2015 the Silver Backs team played an organised league game against the Predators at Soshonguwe.

At approximately 20:45 a Silver Backs player Zacharias de Lange were involved in a tackle situation which resulted in an injury.

SPORTS MED medics were present at the time of the incident and took immediate control of the injured Zacharias de Lange were after De Lange was transported via ambulance to Steve Biko Hospital.

SARL was informed of the unexpected passing away of Zacharias de Lange on Monday 21 September 2015 while De Lange was still admitted to The Steve Biko Hospital.

We as SARL deeply regret this loss of life and recognize the tremendous loss suffered by the family, friends and team players of Zacharias de Lange.

How SARL responded

An in depth investigation has been lodged into the cause of De Lange’s injury and his subsequent death following the injury.

SARL undertakes to finalise its’ investigation as swiftly as possible. Preliminary reports in SARL’s possession indicates that all medics and players involved acted immediately without delay in order to assist the injured De Lange to the best of their abilities and available means.

In addition to the above SARL have committed to take all steps necessary to assist De Lange’s family in their time of grievance.

SARL will release their findings once all relevant reports have been received and reviewed.

Media Contact : Mr. Kobus Botha

SARL President

Cell : 082 851 9568

E Mail: Kobus.botha@sarugbyleague.co.za

[Futtocks]

That's terrible news.

[Jeff Stein]

It has not been a good year

[Pie tries]

Awful news

[Yosser]

The worst possible news.

[CiderWire]

So terribly sad. Thoughts go out to his friends and family.

[Phil]

this puts all other stuff into perspective, very sad.

[Chanter]

Terrible news.

Sincere condolences to his family at this sad time

[Ant]