Throwback Photo of Joost van der Westhuizen at Matric Dance Resurfaces Online
- A throwback photo of late Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen has resurfaced on Instagram, catching the attention of rugby fans
- The image was shared as part of a Throwback Thursday post by Nick, who runs the @rugby_punt_it account, and shows Joost at a matric dance afterparty
- Van der Westhuizen earned 89 Test caps for the Springboks and remains one of South Africa's most celebrated sporting figures
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A throwback photo of Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen has been making the rounds on Instagram, offering rugby fans a nostalgic look at the iconic scrumhalf.
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The image was shared by Nick, who runs the @rugby_punt_it Instagram account, as part of a Throwback Thursday post, with the caption revealing that Nick had met Van der Westhuizen at his matric dance afterparty.
Joost van der Westhuizen's legendary career
Born in Pretoria on 20 February 1971, Van der Westhuizen went on to become one of the most recognisable scrumhalves in Springbok history. He made his provincial debut for the Blue Bulls in 1992 before earning his first Test cap against Argentina in Buenos Aires on 6 November 1993.
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Over the following decade, he accumulated 89 Test caps for South Africa, crossing the try line 38 times. He featured at three Rugby World Cups and was part of the squad that lifted the Webb Ellis Cup on home soil in 1995.
He also captained the Springboks during the 1999 World Cup campaign, which ended with a third-place finish after a loss to Australia in the semi-finals. His final Test appearance came against New Zealand at the 2003 Rugby World Cup. At Super Rugby level, he made 28 appearances for the Bulls between 1998 and 2003.
World Rugby inducted him into its Hall of Fame in 2015, having previously been honoured by the International Rugby Hall of Fame in 2007.
Joost van der Westhuizen's battle with MND
Van der Westhuizen was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2011. In response, he established the J9 Foundation in 2012 to raise awareness about the condition and support those affected by it. He passed away on 6 February 2017 at the age of 45, with the J9 Foundation confirming he died at home surrounded by family.
His legacy has extended well beyond the rugby field. Van der Westhuizen had two children, Jordan and Kylie, with singer and actress Amor Vittone. Kylie, who turned 20 on 7 March 2026, is currently studying in the United States.
In September 2026, Amor and Kylie travelled together to Paris and Monaco, with photos from the trip drawing warm attention from fans. Jordan has pursued interests in football and modelling, having been associated with Ice Model Management.
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The resurfaced photograph serves as yet another reminder of a sporting figure whose influence on South African rugby remains deeply felt.
Joost van der Westhuizen’s son spotted with mom
Briefly News previously reported that Joost van der Westhuizen’s son Jordan spent quality time with his mother, Amor Vittone, in Johannesburg
The model and footballer has recently drawn attention from fans because of his striking resemblance to the late Springboks legend
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