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Unforgettable battle of a legend

Friday 10 February 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

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Unforgettable battle of a legend
Former Springboks skipper Joost van der Westhuizen died earlier this week aged 45. 17020922

Joost van der Westhuizen’s death marked the passing of a rugby icon but, apart from his rugby exploits, he won renewed respect for his fight against Motor Neuron Disease (MND).

Joost van der Westhuizen’s death marked the passing of a rugby icon but, apart from his rugby exploits, he won renewed respect for his fight against Motor Neuron Disease (MND).


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