Former Springbok Syd Nomis passed away on Saturday morning after a heart attack.

He was 76 years old.

Nomis, who could play both wing and centre, earned 25 Test caps between 1967 and 1972 and scored six tries.

A bit of sad news as former Springbok wing Syd Nomis, who scored six tries in 25 Tests between 1967 and 1972, passed away from a heart attack earlier today. He was 76. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends. #RIPSyddie pic.twitter.com/rdOwnWIjDO

— South African Rugby (@Springboks) June 16, 2018