Cornal Hendricks

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/cornal-hendricks

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1. When was Cornal Hendricks born?18 April 1988
2. When did Cornal Hendricks die?14 May 2025
3. What was Cornal Hendricks's job?Bulls (Super Rugby), Blue Bulls (Currie Cup), Blue Bulls XV (Rugby Challenge)
4. What is the sporting discipline?Rugby Union
5. What is the primary playing position?Wing
6. Who was Cornal Hendricks?Cornal Hendricks was a South African rugby player who played as a winger. He was famous for his speed and skill on the field.

Rugby Union: A full-contact team sport played with an oval ball, characterized by running, passing (backwards), kicking, and tackling.
Winger: An attacking backline player positioned on the flanks of the field, typically responsible for speed, try-scoring, and covering wide defensive areas.
Super Rugby: A premier professional club rugby union competition contested by teams from Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, considered one of the most competitive leagues globally.
Currie Cup: South Africa's oldest and most prestigious domestic rugby union competition, featuring provincial teams.