Joost Van Der Westhuizen.

Just listening to him talk or try to on Talksport.
What a brave man.He hasn't got long left he says but he will enjoy it to the full.
Very moving interview

Helluva sad, what more can one say...

Very sad, one of the greatest scrummie's of all time.

Why? Is he dying?

So sad. Best no 9 ever.

All the best Joost, you are still and will always be one of the best scrumhalf that played for the Bulls & SA.

All the best Jooste

ShezaPunter Wrote:

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> Why? Is he dying?

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Really?

In short yup...

In May 2011 van der Westhuizen sought medical assistance after difficulty with slurred speech and the loss of muscle power. Tests have subsequently confirmed that he is suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) a form of motor neuron disease. Van der Westhuizen's doctor Jody Pearl told South African newspaper The Beeld: "Joost does indeed suffer from ALS, which gives him an 80 per cent chance to live between two and five years."

ALS is incurable. With symptoms including breathing difficulties, speech problems and paralysis, it is fatal in the majority of cases

Needs all the support from the family and the public in his fight for survival from this killer disease called ALS.

Great scrummie great player ! But sorry was he or is he the pure boy that he should be? Have nothing against him but sorry videos,like that l can't work out ! Tiger was or is a dog Joost lied and did what he did how can you justify what he did? Not talking about his illness but he screwed up and lied ! I feel sorry for him cause it seems he made up with his family and kids and that's great But come on guys he screwed up ! We aren't all perfect and I hope,he gets over his illness he was a great player and strength to him and his family.

Jeez, dts really sad..
I cnt believe I never knew this..mustve been living in a box or something..
Very unfortunate

I don't think too many get over this illness and I think it could be counted on one's fingers so let's wish him the very best of what's left to live and thanks for the memories.

The condition could have been brought on by the stress and strains of rugby.