World rugby star almost killed in car accident and now sells booze for a living

Percy Montgomery lives an altogether different life today16:15, 30 Aug 2026Percy Montgomery ranks among the finest goal-kickers of the modern era, his precision from the tee a defining feature of an illustrious career.‌The former Newport and Dragons full-back won 102 caps for South Africa and was a pivotal figure in their 2007 Rugby World Cup triumph.‌Montgomery was a sensational full-back in every sense, but the greatest challenge of his life came not on the rugby field but in surviving a horrific car accident.‌It was a near-death experience for the Springboks legend.JOIN OUR WALES RUGBY FACEBOOK PAGE Latest news, analysis and much moreAfter attending a friend’s 60th birthday party in Drakensburg, another mate fell asleep at the wheel of a car carrying Montgomery and two other people.‌It