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As SA faces Japan today on the Rugby World Cup opening weekend, we look to our heroes of yesterday, and in particular one man who is fighting his own battle off the field.
When Rugby legend, Joost Van der Westhuizen, discovered he had motor neuron disease his life was turned updside-down. He tells his story in a new documentary.
Johannesburg – A documentary about former Springbok player Joost van der Westhuizen has opened to the public, to rave reviews.
The documentary — Glory Game — premiered at Monte Casino last night. It tells the story of Mr. Van Der Westhuizen’s career in rugby, his marriage to Amor Vitone and his life-changing diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease (MND).
He was handsome, charismatic, frequently seen in public at glamorous events, served as a role model to many youngsters and married the beautiful Amor Vittone. This power couple continued to…
MAGALIESSIG – Produced and directed by Odette Schwegler, Glory Game: The Joost van der Westhuizen Story is a compelling film about redemption set against the backdrop of rugby glory.
This documentary film tells the story of former South African Springbok captain and rugby legend, Joost van der Westhuizen (pictured). His dramatic fall from grace has been picked apart on the front pages of the nation he once served with such distinction. For the fleet-footed golden boy of South African sport, there was no escape from the clutches of a scandal that cost him his marriage and public image.
The documentary, directed by Odette Schwegler, follows Van der Westhuizen’s journey from the day he celebrates his 42nd birthday, something a few thought might not be possible, to going to the US to undergo hours of scans that will, in future, assist with research. What makes the documentary and Van der Westhuizen’s journey so incredible is his humour and humility, despite being confined to a wheelchair and trapped in his own body.
Source : http://www.coopercrier.com/ Former South African rugby player Joost van der Westhuizen is considered by many fans and commentators to be one of the best to ever play the game….
KAAPSTAD. – Die voormalige Springbok-kaptein Joost van der Westhuizen vertel self sy lewensverhaal in ’n rolprent wat oor drie weke in Kaapstad bekend gestel word. Hy praat oor sy rugbyloopbaan, sy kinders, Amor Vittone, sy motorneuronsiekte (MNS), en dan ook die seksskandaal wat sy loopbaan én huwelik geruk het.
