"He put Qumrha on the map": Sporting community remembers Luqobo "Bibo" Makwedini

The funeral service of the late rugby player Luqobo "Bibo" Makwedini will take place in Qumrha in the Eastern Cape.

The 20 year-old former SA Under 18 rugby player died last month after collapsing during training at his club in France.

His passing has been described as a huge blow, because had shown great potential in the sport from a young age.

SABC News reporter Abongile jantjies is at the funeral service for us, and joins us with more details.

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