Joost Van der Westhuizen. One of the greatest International/South African rugby number 9's!!!

[ucla4eva]

Best Wishes Joost.

[MajorRugby]

Thats my buddys uncle what a legend

[DARAS2004]

Excelent video!! Thanks, Joost, for all you gave to the world rugby! You inspired a lot of kids to adopt our beautiful lifestyle. Force!

Gracias, Joost, por todo lo que diste al rugby mundial! tu inspiraste a un monton de chicos a adoptar nuestro hermoso estilo de vida. Fuerza!!

[charlesphili1]

will keep you in my prayers Joost.

[911mattias]

Really upset and shocked to hear the sad news Joost. My thoughts are with you and your family. One of the greatest scrum halves, and all round players ever.

And that's from and Englishman.

[Mcleod2daMax]

God Bless you Joost, Australian Rugby is thinking of you. You were truly one of the greatest Half Backs, let alone players, of what is arguably the greatest generation of world rugby players in the games history.

You have my personal thanks and best wishes.

[lacdeannecy]

Hé is indeed world class through and through! God bless ya mate and I'm sorry hear this shocking news! All the best,

[tarantulanipple]

Joost got news today that he might have between 2 -5 years to live because of a disease . Let this be a lesson to everybody to live your live worthy to a good cause . What ever your cause dont waste your time. Mine is to live for my Saviour Jesus Christ .

[thomasgreendog]

why do those africans wear gay shoulder pads? fucking pussys

[zestb114]

@thomasgreendog and this coming from some Chinese where rugby is almost non existant

[BlazinFlame123]

what is the title of the song?

[phindele]

One of great players in SA.

[mezzer99]

He was a very talented player. But he was also a dirty player. I remember him sucker punching Rory Underwood for absolutely no reason.

[changaiya]

hey awesome video....well done.....keep them coming...

[bethulie13]

Thank you for the cool comment, very much appreciated.

[happy2hippy]

Thanks for the sex video Joost.

As we used to sing during the world cup:

Hy's Joes

Hy's voes

Hy kuier nou in elke poes

[Smellsliketuna234]

HAhahah

[MCchisel]

I remember all the hype about Lomu that year. All the commentators going on about players not wanting to face someone of his size. Van der Westhuizen put him down easily. He proved what we were always taught as juniors - you cant run without your legs.

[bethulie13]

Great comment, thank you for confirming that, most people don't believe it, they were obviously not there. Thanks for watching

[MCchisel]

Thanks for posting. I have to be honest, I only watched on T V but I do remember it very well. When I played as a kid I was always a lot smaller than anyone else, so I had to rely on technique a lot more. Van der Westhuizen wasn't the biggest player on the pitch by any means and when he put Lomu down with seeming ease it gave me something to cheer. I'm English and England didn't really turn up that year!

[bethulie13]

Thank you, very cool comment, I am sure Josst was an inspiration to many,

much appreciated.

[Shredderific]

@MCchisel Yeah Joost wasn't the biggest guy on the pitch but he was massive for a Scrum Half.

[oocdbrown]

Good music, great video!! Thanks

[ric2011ric2011]

awesome rugby player !

[gert83]

Is it just my imagination or has some serious bad luck befallen a number of Springboks of that era?

Ruben Kruger - Brain tumour & serious car crash

A J Venter - paralysed

J vd Westhuizen - heart attack.

Sad, and very bad luck.

[bethulie13]

Good point you have raised here,

I wouldn't say its bad luck its just part of life unfortunately. Its very sad to hear that these big strong legends of men have such health problems though. At least they are fighters and I am sure they will stay strong and have all the support they need. They will never be forgotten too. Thanks for the comment, Cheers

[mcnesta80]

Another Aussie supporting Joost here. I loved his battles with Gregan. He was a truly great half. I think Fourie might be better though.

[bethulie13]

Another great comment, much appreciated, thanks. Gregan was a top player he is respected by many. Fourie du Preez is a brilliant player and could soon be up there with the likes of Joost, Matt Dawson, Marshall & Gregan...

[futureboy3009]

Tik kop

[gvdw212]

my family is from south africa he is awesome

[Shmangled]

Get well soon Joost!!

[BalancedWhiteNoise]

LEGEND!!!

[fibbernatchie]

This man had it all for a rugby player pace ,power ,tactical kicking and the skill to read a game also his defence was second to none...It will be a long..... long time before there will be another srumhalf who could do what he could...Joost! - thank you for all the memories you were a pleasure to watch.

[bethulie13]

Excellent comment, Joost is a legend, thank you.

[Jesus32Xtreme]

Pace, power, tacktical kicking, defence, game reader. Game breaker, world cup winner. Foure du preez.

[stephen3K]

he molested me and it was good.

[SoundLad123]

did joost van something smething die or something?

[bethulie13]

Nooit he was just involved in some kind of sex scandal, he is only just starting to live man!

[gabz678]

no you div

[OlowaDiva]

was in the stadium when he played his first international match, and surprisingly was present again when he played his last. a magnificent play. Joost, thanx for the glorious moments

[yourmum46]

im aussie fan but yer he would be just as good as gregan and maybe even better...

[bethulie13]

Excellent to hear from you about Joost and George, thanks man...

[lemanugls]

im samoan and i agree he's a legend! lol

now you got like 4 mad no 9's following in his footsteps

RUAN PIENAAR januarie du preez & Kockott

[bethulie13]

Excellent to hear from you in Somoa, great to see all rugby supporters from all over the globe appreciate such a great player as Joost. You said man, can't believe how many brilliant no 9's SA has produced, not sure how the coach is going to choose his top man??? Cool comment, thank you very much, take care...

[elcamo1990]

we were watching a vid of the lions tour to SA in 1997 at my old school once and it was seeing this man play that got me into rugby, he truly was a great player.

[bethulie13]

Thank you for the cool comment. I am sure Joost has inspired many to take up the game rugby, he makes it look so easy and rewarding.

[Bigspottedcat]

Its laughable to think that a brazzer and a bag of chop could not anything to damage this Great Man's reputation. Joost - You are Legend. I don't care what you do in your retirement. You deserved it. We love you. Snort & Fck all you like....

[lkvhkjhvdfhv]

i thought pinaer from the sharks has a similar style to his...dunno why january always got ahead of him...is it a black quota thing in SA???...mind u that try january scored in 08 vs the abs to win the game was outstanding

[bethulie13]

Ruan Pienaar is a good player at no 9, but January is actually better in that position anyway. I actually prefer Fourie du Preez at scrumhalf for SA but his a bit off form since his last few injuries. When he is at the top of his game I think he could possibly be the next Joost if given a chance...

[OlowaDiva]

i agree buddie. infact u can c traits of Joost in Fourie. good kicking game and physical presence on the pitch. Joost truily is a great springbok legend

[lkvhkjhvdfhv]

assasin eyes...he was better than gregan bachop marshall farr jones...great telent

[bethulie13]

'Assain eyes' good one, it actually suits him. Thank you for the cool comment, much appreciated when the talent of such a legendary player is acknowledged.

[lkvhkjhvdfhv]

we used to call him assasin eyes

[mkwapower]

No one can run through tackles like this man..

[kinraade]

Nice Video about THE SNIPER!!!!

[bethulie13]

'THE SNIPER' good one, never heard Joost being referred to as that before, but it does fit. Thank you for the comment.

[dakingsniper69]

im an all black fan, when it came to half backs i rate joost as one of the best half backs ive ever seen play the game.

[bethulie13]

Excellent to hear that, so cool to see a great player like him is appreciated all over the world, thanks for the comment and watching.

[bethulie13]

Just uploaded a vdieo of Joost in action, great try by him and Andre Venter 1998 versus Wales, (see the video above in video response) Enjoy!!!

[mizofan]

Joost Van der Westhuizen was brilliant against Wales (among others) and you're right to hold him as a hero. He would be a fine choice for an all-time world XV, it's just that (without too much bias, as he was surely the complete player) I happen to rate Gareth as the best player in any position. Of course he was in my formative years. But the Boks have had so many incredible packs. Wales has too often had to rely on scraps of possession and exciting back play. It's a very different tradition.

[bethulie13]

Great comments , thank you. Wales are playing brilliantly at the moment. I am sure they will take the 6 Nations this 2009 again. I will be shouting fo them. Cheers

[mizofan]

You're very kind. I don't necessarily expect we'll win the tournament, France have home advantage against us and we have a terrible home record against Ireland who are no mugs. Last time we won the grand slam in 05 we were useless for the next 2 years. We rely on confidence; when we start well we usually carry it on. I think we're tougher now under Gatland + Edwards, so i don't expect a calamity either, but it could be a close 6 nations all round. Anthing can happen.

[bethulie13]

The Welsh backline work well together, if they can just keep their form up then I think they have a good chance. Its a whole new Welsh team this year. They shouldn't repeat past mistakes, will just have to wait and see. Cheers

[tyrant1505]

Mizo.You're bang on with your comments! I'm English, we haven't developed since WC win in 2003!! There again, Brian Ashton was treated awfully and didn't get the support he deserved yet came 2nd in 2007! I've relayed to Bethulie I'm NOT too confident about the Lions tour, 4th in the 6 nations BUT you provide the 1 name who gets on the Lions sheet, Gethin Jenkins! If Ryan Jones played 8, I think he'd probably be another, Powell is 1 dimensional and was found wanting against us, Italy and France!

[mizofan]

well, tyrant1505, seems i was not far wrong over Wales and the 6 nations. It wasn't exactly a prediction but the results didn't surprise me. It was there ready for the taking by whichever team was really up for it, and i doubted Wales had quite the forward power or talent to overcome teams better prepared for us. Progress for England though.

[bethulie13]

Brilliant comment, but that's why I said he is one of the best. Thank you for watching.

[mizofan]

A very great player, devastating finisher at close range, pace and power, dynamic fierce competitor. I'd rate him all-time 2nd best scrum-half behind Gareth Edwards, but ahead of Catchpole and Loveridge among others. I'm sorry, but anyone who doesn't have Edwards at #1 simply doesn't know their rugby history, must be too young.

[bethulie13]

Gareth Edwards is considered by many to be one of the greatest players in the history of the game. My hero is still Joost, Thanks for the comment.

[mizofan]

My 1st memory of the Boks was the 1969-70 tour of Britain. That great back row, with Greyling and Ellis, and De Villiers at scrum half. Gareth scored a try in a draw between Wales + the Boks, at the start of Wales' best decade. Take a look at the 2 videos of Welsh Rugby in the 70s. The Boks and All Blacks have a mystical hold on the minds of us in Wales, but we obsess too much over beating England instead. I wish i could remember Frik Du Preez, a legend like Colin Meads for the All Blacks.

[oomblikkies]

Bethulie, watter sagteware gebruik jy in die begin en einde van die video?

Wie sal ooit vergeet daardie tackle wat Joost op Lomu gemaak het.

[kevinverwey]

Its men like this that make me proud to be a south african and a proud rugby supporter. He inspires people to give there all and to give all you have to the thing you love most in life...

An amazing rugby player and an amazing person. Were proud of you Joost...Thank you

[bethulie13]

Thanks for the cool comment, much appreciated. OP DIE BOKKE!!!

[mindispower]

Maar net een probleem met Joost - hy moes maar vir Province gespeel het. Ag nou ja, rugby bly maar lekker maak nie saak wie jou span is,,,

[bethulie13]

Province het briljant sonder hom gespeel daai jare en het te veel keur die Currie Cup gewen as hulle hom ook in die span gehad het so hulle baie meer gewen het. Moet die ander spane ook n kans gee. Dankie vir die kommente.

[Whiteysuspect1991]

great great player jsut a pity he didn't get 100 caps for the bokke, the boks have some great scrum halves coming through at the moment so hopefully wont be long until we see another true great bok scrum half.

[bethulie13]

Thanks for the comment, Fourie Du Preez would be a great candidate if he never had so many injuries, but I see a lot of Joost in him, that drive, fire and passion. Ricki Januarie and Ruan Pienaar can also be the best. Thanks.

[bethulie13]

Thank you dulcifyfj, do appreciate your comment. Yes in the 1995 RWC Joost took Jomo Lomu down with his tackles and everyone thought he was Lomu unstoppable he proved them wrong. George Gregan is also a legend, what a player. Just didn't like the way he tried to influence the Referees decisions in the games. Otherwise he was brilliant.

[dulcifyfj]

i'm 31 and an aussie, ive seen the best of them,from nick farr jones, to g bashop,and in recent times marshall and gregan? yes gregan,only the biased aussie commentators would continually called him the best halfback in the world even when joost was playing! lol! joost had it all,speed,ballskills,kicking game,and great defence! i'll never forget the two trysavers against allblcks WC95 when he stopped a rampaging lomu,4 mine this was his best game as a sprinbok,a true rugby legend!

[seba23bsas23]

I´m argentinian and play in victoria´s tigers as a 2nd row. Joost is one of my all time favourite players. too bad i will never see him on a game again!!!!!!

thanks for posting this video!!

[bethulie13]

Thank you seba, I appreciate your comment a lot. Joost was a great player and I am sure he inspired/s many others all over the world. He had the will to play to the best of his ability and evn give some more. Thanks, hope you do well for your team. Must just say that Argentina will be great contenders for the next world cup. They are definitely up there with the best.

[josp182]

im English and a scrum half! and i must say hes been my ideal for so many years! a great player in his time, one of the greatest! i'll never forget the try he scored against england at twickenham! i was there and it was sure brilliance! respect

[bethulie13]

Respect to you dude! So cool that you where there to see him score that try against England. Must have been a great experience. I saw him play for the Bulls live but never the Boks. Cheers and enjoy playing Rugby!

[bethulie13]

Well then I take my hat off to you at least you appreciate great talent, thanks for the comment, much appreciated. His defo a legend. Cheers

[squidboyslim]

I'm English and I still think he's LEGENDARY!

[TomAraya23]

the greatest indeed i liked him alot

he was a great servant of springboks rugby

and a world cup winner.

a fan from ireland!!!!!

[bethulie13]

Thanks for the comment, Joost is a legend and its cool to see you appreciate that.

[boerewors1973]

Baie Dankie, dis 'n great video.

Ek probeer my girl oortuig dat ons eerste seun se naam moet Joost wees.

[bethulie13]

Oortuig haar goed jong, Joost is n legend, sal n lekker naam wees vir jou seun! Dankie vir die comment, sharp!

[thegreenjavelin]

ja was goed

[bodjasg]

Joost was 'n baie vinnigste speler

[bodjasg]

Die beste nommer nege is Joost Van De Westuizen. Hy is 'n baie lekker rugby speler

[H2oman90]

great video man ... need ,more

[bethulie13]

Thanks for the comment man, I will do more. Go Bokke!!!

[1995bokke2007]

Awesome vid man but in my oppinion Joost van der Westhuizen was THE GREATEST number 9 of all time in international rugby history :)

[bethulie13]

I definitely agree with you, thanks for the comment. Go Bokke!!!

[1995bokke2007]

Cool I will b looking foward 2 it bru

[ewtopher]

Another brilliant video Bethulie. The Percy Montgomery is still my fav tho. Good work m8.

[bethulie13]

Glad you enjoyed it, had to do a tribute to Joost can't believe no one else has yet. Thanks for the comments.