Joost van der Westhuizen

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/joost-van-der-westhuizen

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1. When was Joost van der Westhuizen born?February 20, 1971
2. Where was Joost van der Westhuizen born?Pretoria, South Africa
3. What is the hall of fame inductions?International Rugby Hall of Fame (2007), World Rugby Hall of Fame (2013)
4. What position did Joost van der Westhuizen play in rugby?Joost was a scrum‑half, the player who helps start the game by passing the ball to teammates.
5. How many tries did Joost score for the Springboks?He scored 38 tries, a lot for a scrum‑half.

Rugby Union: A variant of rugby football played by teams of 15 players, characterized by its strategic play and physical demands.
Scrum-half: A specialized half-back position in rugby union, responsible for initiating attacks from scrums and rucks.
Motor Neurone Disease (MND): A progressive, fatal neurological disease that attacks nerve cells controlling essential voluntary muscles, leading to paralysis.
J9 Foundation: A charitable organization established by Joost van der Westhuizen to provide support and raise awareness for motor neurone disease.