'Joost believed he would beat the disease'
7 years ago by iol.co.zaJoost van der Westhuizen showed signs of having Motor Neurone Disease during his last match in 2011 against England, Gavin Varejes said.
Habana: Joost’s sheer brilliance inspired me
7 years ago by iol.co.zaBryan Habana says Joost van der Westhuizen inspired him to the point that he “so desperately wanted to play scrumhalf” when he was a youngster.
Now's the time for players to impress coach Ackermann
7 years ago by iol.co.zaRugby writer Jacques van der Westhuyzen highlights five Lions players who’ll want to put in a good showing against the Stormers.
Faletau on the bench for Wales
7 years ago by iol.co.zaWales will start with new props Rob Evans and Tomas Francis in their Six Nations match against England in Cardiff on Saturday.
Bulls dedicate Brisbane win to Joost
7 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Bulls beat the Chiefs 28-7 in a pre-season game in Brisbane on Thursday, and dedicated the win to the memory of Joost van der Westhuizen.
Nowell gives England more work-rate, says Eddie
7 years ago by iol.co.zaEngland will field one of their most inexperienced loose trios against a vastly experienced Welsh back row in Cardiff on Saturday.
Final chance for Stormers to test combos
7 years ago by iol.co.zaStormers coach Robbie Fleck will continue to test his combinations in their last pre-season match against the Lions on Saturday.
Mtembu back at No 8 for Sharks
7 years ago by iol.co.zaCobus Reinach will start at scrumhalf for the Sharks in Friday’s final Super Rugby warm-up match against a Blue Bulls XV in Durban.
Elton Jantjies to captain Lions against the Stormers
7 years ago by iol.co.zaElton Jantjies will skipper the Lions in their final Super Rugby warm-up match on Saturday, while former Bulls star Marvin Orie will start at lock.
Scotland could leapfrog Springboks
7 years ago by iol.co.zaScotland will leapfrog the Springboks and move into sixth on the World Rugby Rankings with another win in the Six Nations this weekend.
