Tributes pour in for Van der Westhuizen
South Africa’s great scrum-half Joost van der Westhuizen has been remembered across the world after he passed away on Monday.
RIP Joost van der Westhuizen, 1971-2017. Condolences to the family and friends of a true Springbok hero. pic.twitter.com/ZZ7IBEBcyE
— South African Rugby (@Springboks) 6 February 2017
Our thoughts and condolences go out to @9Joost family, friends and the millions of fans that adored him. https://t.co/sG4G5zTiJs pic.twitter.com/ppPqFdDeiy
— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) 6 February 2017
One of rugby’s galacticos has died. Most wonderful talent; broke the mould for scrumhalves, a blazing force of nature. RIP Joost.
— Clinton van der Berg (@ClintonV) 6 February 2017
RIP Joost van der Westhuizen. An incredible player and fighter to the end. The first of the new age 9’s.
— Brian O’Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) 6 February 2017
We wish to express our sincere condolences to the family of Joost Van Der Westhuizen.
An inspiration to us all in so many ways. #RIPJoost pic.twitter.com/PGVJhTSmjh— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) 6 February 2017
Terribly sad to hear Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen has passed away. Incredible player & person | https://t.co/jFxjKgMecc
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) 6 February 2017
Heart breaking to hear that Joost has passed away. A warrior and a gentleman. Let us not forget his spirit and his life. Vei Lomani xx
— Ben Ryan (@benjaminryan) 6 February 2017
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the family and friends of Joost Van Der Westhuizen
He will be sorely missed#RIPJoost pic.twitter.com/zWPVEP4OWr— Welsh Rugby Union ???? (@WelshRugbyUnion) 6 February 2017
Very very sad to hear this, he was the ultimate player and competitor , thoughts with his family and @sarugby https://t.co/bZA4Qw0JG6
— Sir Clive Woodward (@CliveWoodward) 6 February 2017
Was a pleasure sharing a dressing room with you,A warrior in every sense of the word,legend of the game,God Bless your fam,rus sag ou grote???? pic.twitter.com/ajM4MrVAf5
— Breyton Paulse (@BreytonPaulse) 6 February 2017
Condolences to the friends and family of one of the greats of our game, Joost van der Westhuizen. #RIPJoost. pic.twitter.com/YGh33TjKNT
— Qantas Wallabies (@qantaswallabies) 6 February 2017
The Cell C Sharks join the rest of the rugby fraternity and our nation in mourning the the loss Joost van der Westhuizen. #RIPJoost pic.twitter.com/cMDi4lNHWH
— The Sharks (@TheSharksZA) 6 February 2017
South Africa is poorer without Joost van der Westhiuzen, a giant & warrior of SA rugby. I send my sincere condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/f8ko2SPWpI
— RSA Min of Sport (@MbalulaFikile) 6 February 2017