Former Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen has been rushed to hospital and in a critical condition‚ his J9 Foundation confirmed on Facebook on Saturday.
“The family and friends of Joost ask that you all pray for Joost. He was taken to hospital earlier today and is in a critical condition‚” the post read.
It asked that Van der Westhuizen and his family be respected during this difficult time.
“Please keep Joost in your prayers‚” it added.
Van der Westhuizen‚ who has been fighting motor neuron disease since 2011‚ played 89 Tests for the Springboks between 1993 and 2003.
The former Springbok was diagnosed with a form of Motor Neuron Disease in 2011 and recent pictures shared by his estranged wife‚ Amor Vittone‚ showed he has been deteriorating.
Joost rushed to hospital
“The family and friends of Joost ask that you all pray for Joost. He was taken to hospital earlier today and is in a critical condition‚” the post read.
It asked that Van der Westhuizen and his family be respected during this difficult time.
“Please keep Joost in your prayers‚” it added.
Van der Westhuizen‚ who has been fighting motor neuron disease since 2011‚ played 89 Tests for the Springboks between 1993 and 2003.
The former Springbok was diagnosed with a form of Motor Neuron Disease in 2011 and recent pictures shared by his estranged wife‚ Amor Vittone‚ showed he has been deteriorating.
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