Springboks great Joost van der Westhuizen dies, aged 45

Former South Africa rugby great Joost van der Westhuizen has died aged 45 after losing his battle with motor neurone disease.
The 1995 Rugby World Cup winner's foundation confirmed his death Monday.
"He passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He will be sorely missed," the J9 Foundation said in a statement.
Van der Westhuizen set up the charity after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2011.
Joost van der Westhuizen, widely considered one of South Africa's finest rugby players, died on February 6 after a long battle with motor neurone disease.

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