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Joost van der Westhuizen: Former South Africa captain dies, aged 45

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Former South Africa captain Joost van der Westhuizen dies aged 45, six years after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

Monday Afternoon Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom Varndell commits future to Bristol Rugby   Tom Varndell has committed his future to Bristol Rugby until the end of the 2017/18 campaign.   “I’m delighted to extend my contract...

Stormers’ Jones signs for Scottish club

9 years ago by iol.co.za

“Playing for Scotland, it makes a lot of sense to be playing in Scotland, and I was ready to make the move.”

Bath Rugby pay tribute to Joost van der Westhuizen after...

9 years ago by Bath Chronicle

The rugby world is in mourning today following the death of legendary South African scrum-half Joost van der Westhuizen at the age of 45. Regarded as one of the finest nines ever to grace the game, the...

Joost van der Westhuizen obituary

9 years ago by The Guardian

One of rugby’s greatest scrum-halves who played a vital role in the historic 1995 World Cup final against the All BlacksThe 1995 World Cup final was the most momentous game in the history of rugby union,...

'A fighter to the end' - Brian O'Driscoll leads the tributes to the late Joost van der Westhuizen

9 years ago by Irish Independent

The world of rugby has been paying tribute to former South Africa scrum-half Joost van der Westhuizen, who has died at the age of 45.

Joost van der Westhuizen will be remembered for inspirational spirit and dignity | Robert Kitson

9 years ago by The Guardian

South Africa’s World Cup-winner ranked among the finest scrum-halves the world has seen but the bravery he displayed in his fight against motor neurone disease was more inspiring stillAmong the most...

Joost: a warrior on and off the field

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Joost van der Westhuizen, who has died at the age of 45, was one of South Africa’s greatest rugby players.

Joost: a warrior on and off the field

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Joost van der Westhuizen, who has died at the age of 45, was one of South Africa’s greatest rugby players.

Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen has passed away.

9 years ago by In The Loose

      Joost…one of the greats. News broke in South Africa this afternoon that retired Springbok Scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen had passed away after a long battle with Motor Neuron...