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Rugby: Stormers mourn passing of long-serving team manager Chippie Solomon

# Rugby: The Stormers are mourning the death of long-serving team manager Chippie Solomon yesterday after suffering a heart attack. The 66-year-old served the Cape franchise since 2004, overseeing more than 350 matches over two decades. A former hooker and loose forward represented Western Province Schools under the banner of the SA Rugby Union and served as the Life President of Kuilsriver Rugby Club. The Western Cape rugby community has described him as a  respected leader with boundless energy, and a mentor.