Pride. Passion. Power. Joost.

Back in 2012, Kobus Wiese sat down to chat with the late Joost van der Westhuizen. John Smit, Nick Mallett, Ashwin Willemse, Hugh Bladen, Justin Marshall, George Gregan, James Small, Hennie le Roux and Eugene van Wyk also paid tribute to him.

[@ianmarsden1130]

A great player and an honour to have watched him. From England.

[@westsideAUKILANI]

Sad news. One of the Springbok Greats. From all the Kiwis RIP brother.

[@eiremike1]

great post brother

[@christodelarey9814]

Thank you for acknowledging one of our all time heroes. We do the same for Jonah Lomu. Rugby brings the world together:)

[@dgm8004]

One of the best scrumhalves the world has ever seen.

[@ahwasright1364]

D G M The best in my eyes.

[@kolekamlumbi4179]

legend....best scrumhalf ever

[@deonsmit7425]

a true legend of his time. The best scrum halve the world had the privilege to witness

[@hein-pierrewillemse5113]

legend.....legend....legend! we will mis YOU JOOST

[@davidengelbrecht8094]

a great player salute jooste for being a great ambassador to the forth coming generations in the game of rugby. will be missed

[@jackhu6129]

Legend among legends!! Privilege to watch and experience his greatness!! Thank you!!!

[@dlewid6760]

Rip my friend x My Rugby Idol growing up always wanted to be like him absolute talent and without a shadow of a doubt the best Scrum half the game as seen in my eyes and that's coming from someone that's Welsh WORLD CLASS .

[@gerhardsmit5800]

Rus in vrede jou legend, jy word nog steeds gemis in DIE spel van manne...

[@warrenmoses7370]

RIP South Africa and the rugby community won't forget you dude.

[@moirawilson1789]

Thank you Joorst. You made me Love rugby more. May your soul rest in peace

[@emanuelerossi9020]

Thank you for all you made for rugby and through your foundation. RIP.🏉👏🏻

[@minibeast21]

RIP in Joost, you're a legend & way you positively & valiantly fought your crippling MND diseases is evem more inspirational than your amazing rugby successes. RIP you courageous soul

[@gerdusvanrooyen8992]

Joost... Hoe se n mens dankie vir soveel goeie memories. N Hero vir soveel skool laaities. Maar tog ook net mens met foute soos ons almal. Jou woorde " Ons wil almal herken word in wat ons doen en almal wil he jy moet vir jou dankie se en well done, Dis nie waaroor die lewe gaan nie, As jy hier uitloop en jy smile vir iemand... Jy verander dalk daardie person se lewe" Dankie vir die lewens les. Rus sag ou Bul.

[@floydkingi4364]

One of the greats R. I. P

[@honeybear4003]

Heartbreaking !!

[@gnarly3256]

Joost was van kleins my held. Die rede hoekom ek skrumskakel gejol het. RIP Joost!

[@mikesteinschulte4257]

What a legend

[@nitalopes515]

Love him or hate him thats on the field but in green & gold an absolute legend 🙌 👏 👌

[@TheBokkeable]

world rugby Legend, possibly the best running scrum half the game has ever seen...…. possibly!

[@keaganbeukes1024]

a legend....

[@davidrees4932]

He gave Wales so many problems. A rugby great!

[@zabaleta66]

Great player. Feel for his family.

[@barendspies8570]

Een van die beste scrumhalfs wat nog hulle voete op n rugbyveld gesit het. Hy was 'n regte inspirasie gewees en rolmodel vir soveel jong laaities. RUS IN VREDE jou legende.

[@raeezpyne5149]

R.I.P ou grote !!!!

[@lilianasnyman1160]

I also suffer spinal muscle dystrophy. I feel what he went through. I am also stuggling. I keep brave you are unique as a rugby legend and also being brave with your days fighting. You are a true inspiration to me. What you went through makes me not afraid and you give me courage to fight on. RIP You are truly amasing.

[@kevintimms8914]

Kiwi respect for this great man.

[@jacoe33333]

Exelent interview. Love others. Your kids will are proud Joost. Jesus in the heart. See you soon Joost. ❤

[@efpasordersinquiries4890]

Respect... you made every body ...."trying" Respect Big Man

[@glitch113]

Rest in peace legend

[@lawrenceengelbrecht420]

Great conversation. Love the honesty and vulnerability that he shares. Would be great if there were subtitles for the Afrikaans bits for the international viewers. Great inspiration. 💪

[@jacquesbuys1354]

n smile verander ons lewe soos jy ons almal verander het.. jou kinders sal jou onthou deur ons Jesus wat leef in jou!! Maak nie saak watter siekte n mens het nie.. jy het ons bewys ons moet lief wees en dankbaar wees vir wat ons het. Dankie vir jou wese en goeie sportman wat die Here jou gemaak het..

[@pikkiepretorius4297]

wat n great mens...rus in vrede

[@NG-mz8gk]

RESPECT

[@bennyb1093]

RIP.....JOOST....truly a legend.....u will be greatly missed....😭😭😭

[@janthomson7697]

I loved watching him in action. So sad he died at 45.

[@aseluobrien6758]

R. I. P legend

[@diederickhattingh4371]

You will always be remember

[@jamesfrean8998]

Rip Joost

[@pieterprinsloo007]

I went to school with Joost, at FH Odendaal. They were gods at the time, winning so many matches against the richer schools in the area. Every moment of every break you would see Joost, Vlokkie and the boys just playing rugby. It was different times, golden times, God took a legend too soon.

[@janthomson7697]

Both his children are doing well in their chosen sports.

[@waynebeggs1106]

THE BEST OF THE BEST

[@ay613]

Tenacious - a fighter.

[@mariuspretorius69]

FH odendal 1986 saam op skool, RIV sal jou altyd onthou!!!

[@samuelataiseni1438]

RIP legend

[@GTUF]

can you please upload the memorial service?

[@godisgay2432]

Thank you Joost,we are gonna miss you dearly

[@pieterprinsloo007]

Nick Mallet was a real doos

[@jondyfed4980]

Distroyed Llanelli single hand in 94

[@justinwilken356]

Naas stole that line from Barry John