Mr Siaflas was driving a Suzuki Swift on Moorefields Road, Kingsgrove, when his car and an oncoming truck collided at 1pm.

Paramedics took the truck driver to St George Hospital, but he was later discharged.

Mr Siaflas died at the scene.

His friends started a Facebook internet page to mourn his passing and yesterday the group had 1480 members and almost 150 tributes in memory of the talented rugby player and dedicated friend.

Dr David Mulford, Newington College headmaster, said the school community was devastated by the former student's death.

"Vageli was held in extremely high esteem by fellow students, staff and the wider community. Vageli always had such a positive approach to life and made a magnificent contribution to Newington,'' Dr Mulford said.

"The thoughts and prayers of Newington College are with the Siaflas family, the extended family, the close Greek community, the MLC community and our staff and boys who knew Vageli so well.''

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