Hearing reports that Joost Van Der Westhuizen has died.
Hardly unexpected, but horribly sad news.
The perfect player; loved watching him play, hated seeing him on the opposition teamsheet.
By all accounts, a true gent too.
Joost VdW
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stud muffin
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Very sad news. Was the best SH in the world in the 90's. A true great of the game
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Sandydragon
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Very sad day. RIP to a true great.
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Ross. S
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Sad news. One of the all time greats
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Discreet Hooker
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Fking horrible disease ! Thoughts are with his family .RIP
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Much as I hated him playing against us, as a rugby fan you have to admire and applaud truly gifted players and enjoy them contributing to our wonderful game.
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MrK
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Apologies if I have posted this before, but went to the Dinner of 9s at the Arms Park a couple of years ago as a fund raiser for his charity....plenty of hard arse rugby players there from all levels, not many left without shedding a tear after he spoke.
Obviously I dont know him personally, but from all Ive seen and read, great player, great family man and will be greatly remembered.
Obviously I dont know him personally, but from all Ive seen and read, great player, great family man and will be greatly remembered.
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WaspInWales
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Very sad news.
Amazing player and he allways seemed like such a great guy.
Tragic condition and one he handled with such dignity.
Rugby legend in every sense.
Amazing player and he allways seemed like such a great guy.
Tragic condition and one he handled with such dignity.
Rugby legend in every sense.