JOHANNESBURG — Legendary former Springbok loose forward Jan Ellis has died of cancer at a Pretoria hospice just a few weeks after celebrating his 71st birthday. Ellis featured in 38 of the 39 Tests that the Springboks played between his debut in 1965 and his final test in 1976. He ranks as an all-time Springbok great and one of the outstanding loose forwards of his era. "Our condolences go to Jan’s family and friends," said Oregan Hoskins, president of the South African Rugby Union (SARU). Ellis earned his first cap at 22. He scored 32 tries in the 74 appearances he made in all Springbok matches. — AFP