'A great competitor and a real good bloke'

The cricket world pays tribute to former South Africa captain and Nottinghamshire allrounder Clive Rice, who died in Cape Town at the age of 66

ESPNcricinfo staff28-Jul-2015″Clive Rice was a giant of the game, not just in South Africa, but across the cricketing world. Though his international appearances for the Proteas were limited to just three ODIs, Clive was a hugely inspirational figure for those of us who had the privilege to represent our country.”
“Clive will always be remembered for captaining the Proteas on our historic first tour to India in 1991 and, as one of the great all-rounders and captains of the game.”
“Whether it be Test cricket, whether it be one-day cricket, I can sit here and comfortably say that he would have competed with the best.”
Radio Sport”Such a caring person. That’s the kind of stuff I’ll always remember, how caring he was. Yes, the cricket is one thing but I moved to England as a young little kid of 19, 20 years of age with no family, no friends. But he would invite me to his house all the time for dinner and we’d just sit in the lounge and talk about anything and everything”
EWN Sport”Clive was a fighter like you can’t believe and he proved that on the cricket field and he’s proved it over the past few months. He’s just got a heart the size of Africa. He’s a remarkable man.”
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Devastating news on the death of Clive Rice. He was an inspiration to me as a young player and a fantastic example. Rest in peace Ricey!!!!

— Gary Kirsten (@Gary_Kirsten) July 28, 2015

Devastated…a great friend and wonderful man…Clive Rice has passed away. The world is a poorer place…

— Pat Symcox (@PatSymcox77) July 28, 2015

Sorry to hear about the passing of Clive Rice "ricey"..astute captain and a man that played the game hard!! Rip #CliveRice

— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) July 28, 2015

“The idea of working with someone like Ricey, who was such a legend, was one of the big reasons why I wanted to come and play at Trent Bridge. He was an incredibly strong man who didn’t tolerate fools easily and he demanded the best out of you every day.”

Terribly sad to hear of Clive Rice's death. Tough, combative in the middle, but very gentle man. Led SA out of wilderness and told me…..

— Jonathan Agnew (@Aggerscricket) July 28, 2015

…."Now l know how Neil Armstrong felt when he walked on the moon." Sad day

— Jonathan Agnew (@Aggerscricket) July 28, 2015

Sad to hear that Clive Rice has passed away …terrific all rounder …great competitor …and a real good bloke

— David 'Bumble' Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) July 28, 2015

So sad to hear of the passing of our first National Cricket Captain since isolation – was an honor RIP Ricey

— Craig Matthews (@craigmatth) July 28, 2015

My sincere condolences to the loved ones of Clive Rice, who passed away today. True SA cricket legend. #RIPCliveRice

— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) July 28, 2015

So sorry to hear of the passing of the great Clive Rice. Terrific cricketer and even better person! #greatAllrounder #SouthAfricangreat

— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) July 28, 2015

RIP Clive Rice. A superb captain whose career was blighted by politics. Thankfully times have changed. #cricketfamily

— Northants Cricket (@NorthantsCCC) July 28, 2015

Clive Rice was one of the tough guys….what chance the rest of us?! RIP Ricey #goodguytoo

— Alan Butcher (@abutch58) July 28, 2015