| Attribute |
Details |
| Full Name |
Joost van der Westhuizen |
| Date of Birth |
February 20, 1971 |
| Place of Birth |
Pretoria, South Africa |
| Date of Death |
February 6, 2017 (Age 45) |
| Occupation |
Professional Rugby Player |
| Position |
Scrum-half |
| International Caps |
89 test appearances for South Africa |
| Tries Scored |
38 tries |
| Rugby World Cups |
3 World Cups (notably 1995 World Cup Champions) |
| Height |
1.85 m |
| Spouse |
Amor Vittone (m. 2002–2017) |
| Children |
Jordan van der Westhuizen, Kylie van der Westhuizen |
| Parents |
Mariana van der Westhuizen, Gustav van der Westhuizen |
| Siblings |
Peter van der Westhuizen, Gustav van der Westhuizen Jr. |
Profile Summary:
Joost van der Westhuizen was a monumental figure in South African rugby, known for his extraordinary talent, leadership, and competitive spirit. A crucial part of South Africa’s 1995 Rugby World Cup-winning team, his performance on the field was a testament to his skill and dedication. Off the field, Joost’s personal life involved his marriage to singer Amor Vittone, with whom he had two children. Despite battling a long-term illness, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Joost remained an inspirational figure to the rugby community and beyond. His legacy continues to inspire rugby fans and athletes around the world.
