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JONAH LOMU'S TOUGHEST OPPONENT: 4. Joost van der Westhuizen (South Africa) A South African rugby legend, Joost van der Westhuizen, was an exceptional scrum-half known for his speed and tactical brilliance. A pivotal figure in the Springboks' triumph in the 1995 Rugby World Cup, he became an icon in South African sports history..


Joost bring hulde aan Jonah Lomu Maroela Media

New Zealand winger Jonah Lomu is tackled by South Africa's Joost Van der Westhuizen during the 1995 Rugby World Cup final. Photo: Reuters Stuart "The Moose" Krohn, former Hong Kong captain


Former Springbok star Joost van der Westhuizen has paid a tearful tribute to Jonah Lomu. All

Joost van der Westhuizen was the archetypal Springbok, an Afrikaner whose name became a byword for brilliance, total commitment and supreme physicality. Now the 42-year-old is confined to a.


Rugby. Joost van der Westhuizen a rejoint Jonah Lomu

Steven One of the most searched for rugby videos on youtube is the one below, when New Zealand rugby great Jonah Lomu went to South Africa and visited his rival and close friend, Springbok player Joost. Jonah Lomu passed away in November 2015 . Joost van der Westhuizen then died in 2017.


Joost van der Westhuizen dies Springboks rugby legend’s extraordinary life remembered The

Joost van der Westhuizen memorably tames Jonah Lomu. (Gallo Images) Today marks the death five years ago of legendary Springbok and Bulls scrumhalf, Joost van der Westhuizen. Van der Westhuizen, a World Cup winner in 1995, died on 6 February 2017 after a protracted battle against motor neuron disease. He was 45 at the time of his death.


Watch Emotional Clip From When Jonah Lomu Met Joost Van der Westhuizen Ruck

Jonah Lomu is tackled by Joost van der Westhuizen during the 1995 Rugby World Cup final. Source: AP But it was Van der Westhuizen's tackles on Lomu in that final for which he will forever be.


Joost van der Westhuizen will be remembered for inspirational spirit and dignity South Africa

I know you as the number nine that played in a Springbok jersey and tackled me and stopped me from scoring a try and at the same time stopped us from winning the World Cup!". Check it out from around the 4 minute mark. Joost van der Westhuizen tributes: Dan Carter, Sir Clive Woodward and more send emotional messages after Springbok legend dies.


Jonah Lomu and Joost Van Der Westhuizen YouTube

The 44-year-old Van Der Westhuizen was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in 2011, having first encountered a 'weakness' in his right arm as far back as 2008.


Joost puts trysaving hit on Lomu YouTube

August 1 · Follow When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object Joost van der Westhuizen stood his ground against the rampaging Jonah Lomu in the RWC 1995 Final #RWC2023 See less Most relevant Shereen August My hero Joost. Rip. Gone but not forgotten. 2 1w David John When Rugby was at its Best 3 12w 1 Reply View more comments 2 of 73


La historia de la ELA tras 'Invictus' Joost van der Westhuizen y su recordado marcaje a Lomu

All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu has been humbled in a meeting with old Springboks adversary Joost van der Westhuizen as part of a global tour for a new film the wonder wing is making. Lomu has been.


Joost van der Westhuizen and Jonah Lomu friendship borne from rugby's ultimate rivalry Stuff

Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen had a spectacular duel with All Blacks wing Jonah Lomu during the 1995 World Cup final. South African rugby news, interviews, videos and more. Covering the Springboks, Bulls, Stormers, Sharks, Cheetahs and Lions, as well as schools and club rugby.


Rugby365 Joost The warrior who stopped Lomu

Joost Van Der Westhuizen's stunning tackle on Lomu Like Comment Share 2.4K · 279 comments · 182K views Rugby World Cup · February 20, 2019 · Follow Tackling Jonah Lomu at full flight was no ordinary feat but Joost Van Der Westhuizen was no ordinary player. Remembering a Springboks and RWC legend on his birthday See less Comments Most relevant 


Joost van der Westhuizen tackles Lomu in the 1995 RWC final YouTube

Joost van der Westhuizen tackles Lomu in the 1995 RWC final - YouTube 0:00 / 0:40 • Lomu makes a break through the South African defensive line and gets some momentum but van der.


Heartwarming Video Jonah Lomu fights back tears meeting Joost van der Westhuizen in South

De Villiers remembers Van der Westhuizen's tackle on New Zealand great Jonah Lomu, who died at the age of 40 in November 2015, in the 1995 World Cup final as an "iconic moment in the game"..


Joost van der Westhuizen once stopped Jonah Lomu is his tracks and now the Springbok legend is

Joost van der Westhuizen sends Jonah Lomu crashing to the ground during the 1995 Rugby World Cup. One of them in particular will be remembered as long as rugby is played. "I was the.


Farewell to Springbok Legend Joost van der Westhuizen as he Passes Away at 45 SAPeople

Joost van der Westhuizen and Jonah Lomu collide at the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Photograph: John Parkin/AP. The ledger will record he played 89 Tests for South Africa, scoring 38 tries, between 1993.