Joost Van Der Westhuizen
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On our mind: Could getting hit on the head during sport cause brain disease later?
In a new recommendation, experts are calling for more time during games for players to be checked thoroughly, which could mean the rules of play may have to change
Joost van der Westhuizen: A mixture of mischief and instinct
The maverick scrumhalf is not only an example of how to play a bigger game but how he dealt with adversity is also a lesson to all of us
Springboks legend Joost van der Westhuizen fights for his life
The former rugby captain was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in 2011.
Emotional reunion for ’95 Springbok team
Members of the 1995 World Cup Springbok squad gathered for a reunion marking the 20-year anniversary when they beat the All Blacks 15-12.
Joost to receive clinical treament in the US
Former Springbok captain Joost Van der Westhuizen is heading to the US to participate in clinical studies in connection with his MND diagnosis.
Joost ‘disappointed’ but accepting of court ruling on book
Joost van der Westhuizen says he has accepted the court decision to dismiss an application to stop the publication on a book about him.
Court gives ‘Joost & Amor’ book the green light
A judge has dismissed Joost van der Westhuizen’s application to stop the publication of a book about him and his wife Amor Vittone, say reports.
Joost book: ‘A line has to be drawn somewhere’
Despite 10 000 copies of it already having been printed, Joost van der Westhuizen has requested an interdict to prohibit the book’s distribution.
Joost’s bid to stop book delayed
Joost’s urgent court application to stop the publication and distribution of a book about him and his wife Amor Vittone will be heard on Wednesday.
Joost attempts to halt book about marriage to Amor
Former Springbok player Joost van der Westhuizen is off to court to prevent the publication of a book about his relationship with Amor Vittone.
A terrible disease made famous by Joost
It is a tragedy that it takes a sporting hero to be struck down by a life-threatening disease to create public awareness of the condition.
Bok skipper offers support to Van der Westhuizen
John Smit says the Springboks will do anything they can to support Joost van der Westhuizen after he was given between two and five years to live.
He’s Joost not that into you
How funny are people on Twitter, you ask? Here are their suggested headlines for a review of Joost, The Man in the Mirror.
Unsporting behaviour
Following Joost van der Westhuizen’s explosive admissions, the M&G Online has come up with a list of some other SA sporting scandals.
SuperSport cans Joost over sex video
SuperSport has axed former South African rugby captain Joost van der Westhuizen as a presenter over his admission that he starred in a sex video.