Pregnant Partner Mourns Rugby Player Breyton Rossouw Killed on R46 Near Wolseley

• Breyton Rossouw, 25, died after being struck by a vehicle on the R46 near Wolseley on Saturday, 5 September, while travelling to visit his pregnant partner
• His girlfriend Rochelle Filander, seven months pregnant with their baby girl, revealed the couple had been making plans for a shared future together
• Rossouw's rugby club, Villagers Breërivier, paid tribute to the Worcester player, describing him as far more than just a teammate

A Worcester rugby player was killed on Saturday, 5 September 2026, after being struck by a vehicle on the R46 near Wolseley while on his way to visit his heavily pregnant partner in Hermon.

Breyton Rossouw, 25, was a member of the Villagers Breërivier Rugby Club and had been travelling to be with his girlfriend, Rochelle Filander, who is seven months pregnant with the couple's baby girl.

Filander speaks out after tragedy

Still struggling to process Rossouw’s death, in a report published by Daily Voice, Filander said the 25-year-old had been working towards a more settled life for their growing family. He was actively searching for a better-paying job and hoped to buy a home where they could eventually live together.

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Accodring to the Daily Voice, the couple met in November last year, and Rossouw had told Filander he would be there for her throughout the pregnancy once his rugby commitments ended. He kept that promise, travelling to see her before his life was cut short.

Filander said their relationship was strengthened by constant communication and a deep affection for one another. The grief became even harder to bear when Rossouw’s parents arrived at her family home in Hermon on the day of the tragedy.

She said she was unable to bring herself to face them.

Villagers Breërivier Rugby Club pays tribute

The Villagers Breërivier Rugby Club mourned the loss of one of its own, calling Rossouw an "excellent rugby player" who gave everything on the field. The club described him as "like a brother" to his teammates and said his character, smile and passion for the sport would not be forgotten.

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Western Cape police spokesperson Wesley Twigg confirmed the fatal incident, stating that officers found Rossouw at the scene after responding to reports of an accident. He was declared dead on the scene by medical personnel.

Hoërskool Centurion mourns deaths of former players

Briefly News previously reported that Hoërskool Centurion announced the deaths of former pupils Dawid van Niekerk and Stefan Pieterse, both matriculants of 2023

The school and its rugby community paid tribute to the two young men, who both represented the Woeries on the rugby field

Source: Briefly News