Wallabies both past and present have led the tributes for late Test lock Dan Vickerman.
The rugby world was shocked to hear of Vickerman's passing after he was found dead at home in Sydney on Sunday morning. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
Vickerman was renowned for his physicality and set-piece prowess at both international and Super Rugby level, but it was his personable and team-first demeanour that teammates recalled via social media on Sunday.
Current Wallabies captain Stephen Moore was among those to express his condolences, tweeting Vickerman was someone "everyone loved playing alongside".
Vicks was somebody everyone loved playing alongside. Learnt so much from him. Thinking of his family and team mates. Rest in peace mate.
— Stephen Moore (@stevemoore83) February 19, 2017
Incredibly sad to wake up to the news about Dan Vickerman. One of the greats on & off the field Thoughts are with his family
Rest Easy Vicks— James Horwill (@JHorwill) February 19, 2017
Very saddened to learn of the passing of Dan Vickerman. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, children, friends and family. #RIPVicks
— Michael Lynagh (@LynaghMichael) February 19, 2017
Incredibly saddened waking up to the news of Dan Vickerman. A true gentleman of the game. Thoughts are with his family.
Rest easy Vicks— Adam Ashley-Cooper (@AdamCoopy) February 19, 2017
Just horrible sad news to wake to.. The big V.. Always a protector for me on the field & a great drinking partner off it.. Rest easy Vicks 😢
— Matt Giteau (@giteau_rugby) February 19, 2017
I had my arm around you for most of our playing days brother. No words can express the sadness... https://t.co/xkxjG9UFoc
— Nathan Sharpe (@NathanSharpe5) February 19, 2017
Vickerman's loss was also felt in South Africa, his country of birth, with Springboks greats Victor Matfield and Bryan Habana also expressing their sadness via social media.
Thoughts and prayers with the Vickerman family and their loved ones this morning. Such sad news to wake up to 😢🙏🏽
— Bryan Habana (@BryanHabana) February 19, 2017
Waking up to sad news about Dan Vickerman this morning. Always enjoyed playing against him. A real competitor and a great guy.
— Victor Matfield (@VictorMatfield) February 19, 2017
Thoughts and prayers go out to his family!! #toomany#tooyoung! #RILDanVickerman. https://t.co/pja1mIFNoS
— Tana Umaga (@tanaumaga) February 19, 2017
Vickerman's passing comes only a week after former All Blacks back-rower Sione Lauaki died of illness, and merely a fortnight after Springboks great Joost van der Westhuizen lost his long battle with Motor Neurone Disease.
Tributes flow for late Wallabies lock Vickerman
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