Tag: Joost van der Westhuizen

  • Joost. The Pace. Nobody Could Stop Him.

    Joost. The Pace. Nobody Could Stop Him.

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    In 1995, when South Africa needed a spark, Joost van der Westhuizen became lightning. He played like a man possessed — explosive, fearless, unstoppable, and utterly South African. The scrum half who helped build a rainbow nation. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the…

  • Joost. One Tackle. A Giant Stopped.

    Joost. One Tackle. A Giant Stopped.

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    Jonah Lomu had destroyed the best defences in the world. In the 1995 World Cup Final, one fearless South African scrum-half refused to let history run straight over him. Joost didn’t just tackle Lomu. He tackled history. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the…

  • Joost Stopped the Unstoppable.

    Joost Stopped the Unstoppable.

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    Jonah Lomu had destroyed England like a force of nature in the semifinal, and the world held its breath. Then Joost van der Westhuizen stood in his path and proved that heroes come in unexpected sizes. Small man. Giant heart. Legend forever. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after…

  • Joost’s Try Sent South Africa to Their First Final

    Joost’s Try Sent South Africa to Their First Final

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    With a World Cup final in reach and France standing in the way, Joost van der Westhuizen found a gap that had no right to exist. South Africa was going to Ellis Park. He ran toward history and never looked back. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every…

  • Joost: Faster Than the World Could Follow

    Joost: Faster Than the World Could Follow

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    In 1995, a scrumhalf from Pretoria moved at a pace defences could not handle, scoring tries and breaking hearts. Joost van der Westhuizen did not just play that World Cup — he owned it. The fastest number 9 who ever wore green and gold. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real…

  • Joost van der Westhuizen Owns the Semi-Final

    Joost van der Westhuizen Owns the Semi-Final

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    France stood between South Africa and the 1995 World Cup Final. Joost van der Westhuizen tore them apart with a performance so electric it left the rugby world breathless and a nation dreaming. Into the final. An entire nation believed. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game…