Joost van der Westhuizen RIP
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Joost van der Westhuizen RIP
On a thrilling day of rugby, spare a thought for Joost van der Westhuizen - rushed into hospital in critical condition as he continues his battle with motor neurone disease. Former team-mate, Hennie le Roux saying that only machines are keeping him alive.
So sad - a dreadful disease and it would appear that full time is mercifully close for one of the most-capped South African rugby players of all time.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/ ... name=sport
So sad - a dreadful disease and it would appear that full time is mercifully close for one of the most-capped South African rugby players of all time.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/ ... name=sport
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Thoughts are with him and his family at this time.
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Good call, Straw Clearer. Sadly, there is no battle with Motor Neurone. So cruel and so sad. Thoughts with his family.strawclearer wrote:On a thrilling day of rugby, spare a thought for Joost van der Westhuizen - rushed into hospital in critical condition as he continues his battle with motor neurone disease. Former team-mate, Hennie le Roux saying that only machines are keeping him alive.
So sad - a dreadful disease and it would appear that full time is mercifully close for one of the most-capped South African rugby players of all time.
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So sad, up there with Gareth Edwards as the greatest 9 of all time
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Puts a lot of things into perspective. So sad.
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I had the pleasure of meeting Joost in 1991 a fine player and a lovely man, our thoughts are with him and his family tonight.
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From his family: Joost remains in ICU in a critical but stable condition. He is responding well to his loved ones and putting up an incredible fight. He really is our Superman!
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I saw him at the last World Cup final he was there in his wheelchair with the rest of the 1995 Cup winning team, he was truly sad to see, a great man and player the other sad thing was about 5 minutes later I was speaking to Jonahstrawclearer wrote:On a thrilling day of rugby, spare a thought for Joost van der Westhuizen - rushed into hospital in critical condition as he continues his battle with motor neurone disease. Former team-mate, Hennie le Roux saying that only machines are keeping him alive.
So sad - a dreadful disease and it would appear that full time is mercifully close for one of the most-capped South African rugby players of all time.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/ ... name=sport
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Re: Joost van der Westhuizen RIP
News24 in South Africa reporting "the former Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen has lost his battle with motor neuron disease."
The family have confirmed:
"It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of Joost. He passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He will be sorely missed"
The family have confirmed:
"It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of Joost. He passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He will be sorely missed"
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Very sad to hear. He really was one of the greatest.
Such an awful disease. At least his pain and suffering is over.
Such an awful disease. At least his pain and suffering is over.
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A great player departed. RIP Joost
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Tigerbeat wrote:A great player departed. RIP Joost
Sadly its official
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38882762
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So very sorry to hear this, he was a great player.
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Rest well Joost