Joost van der Westhuizen tributes: Dan Carter, Sir Clive Woodward and more send emotional messages after Springbok legend dies

Dan Carter

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He was one of the few non All Black players I adored. Such sad news! #RIPJoost

Matt Dawson

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A great friend has left us with an incredible legacy in rugby. Joost inspired on and off the field. Rest easy blue eyes.... #j9foundation

Ben Ryan

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Heart breaking to hear that Joost has passed away. A warrior and a gentleman. Let us not forget his spirit and his life. Vei Lomani xx

George Hook

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Really sad news about Joost van der Westhuizen - I met him at a rugby tournament in Bermuda once

Will Greenwood

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Rugby has lost a true warrior today - #joostvanderwesthuizen - 1995 World Cup Final - Titanic Individual Performance. Rest in Peace.

Ulrich Janse van Vuuren

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Condolences to loved ones of Joost van der Westhuizen, Springbok rugby legend and superhero in fight against motor neuron disease. #RIPJoost

JP Pietersen

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#RIPJoost Condolences and prayers to the Van der Westhuizen family and his friends🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 #legend #rugbyfamily

Piers Morgan

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RIP Joost van der Westhuizen, 45. One of the greatest players to ever grace the game of rugby & a courageous hero off the field too.

World Rugby

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The world of #rugby mourns the passing of @Springboks great and #RugbyHoF inductee no. 119 Joost van der Westhuizen. worldrugby.org/halloffame/vid…

Brian O'Driscoll

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RIP Joost van der Westhuizen. An incredible player and fighter to the end. The first of the new age 9's.

Shane Byrne

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Sad to hear of the passing of Joost van der Westhuizen, after a typical brave fight against a horrible illness. Rest easy #RIPJoost #legend

Lee Dickson

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Sad to hear the news that joost van der westhuizen has passed away. An unbelievable player that I always watch growing up. #rip @9Joost

Ugo Monye

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A true legend and Champion of the game 🏉🙏🏾❤️ ht

EatSleepRugby

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Former Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen has sadly lost his battle with motor neurone disease and passed away. #RIPJoost

Ben Foden

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Rugby has lost another of its favourite sons, RIP @9Joost legend off and on the field, and a personal hero of mine 🙌🙌🙏🙏 🇿🇦 #RIPJoost