Sports Twitterati reacts to #RIPJoost

Joost van der Westhuizen, who passed on away on Monday after a long battle with motor neuron disease (MND), was clearly a man who made his mark.

Little wonder he’s already elicited a flood of tributes on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/hershybru/status/828581926495801344

Terribly sad to hear Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen has passed away. Incredible player & person | https://t.co/jFxjKgMecc

— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) February 6, 2017

Rus en vrede Joost. Hartseer.

— Ryk Neethling (@RykNeethling) February 6, 2017

He was an amazing man. I had the great privilege & honour to meet him through my wonderful friend Gavin. Thoughts & prayers go to his family https://t.co/GKml9XhXtx

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) February 6, 2017

We extend our condolences on the death of former Springbok player Joost van der Westhuizen. #RIPJoost pic.twitter.com/emGpBcPn1V

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) February 6, 2017

Rest in Peace Joost Heystek Van der Westhuizen. Springbok No 593:Played 89 Test, Total Bok Matches; 111. Test debut vs Arg 1993, Tries-39.🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/6fIyWICr07

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— ThandoManana🇿🇦 (@TandoManana) February 6, 2017

There will be a moment of silence before each of the four Varsity Cup matches tonight, in honour of Joost van der Westhuizen. pic.twitter.com/zclbvBaq91

— Varsity Cup (@varsitycup) February 6, 2017

SASCOC send their heartfelt condolences to the family of Springbok rugby star Joost van der Westhuizen who passed away today.

— Team South Africa (@TeamSA2024) February 6, 2017

https://twitter.com/AllanDonald33/status/828579436610088960

Was a pleasure sharing a dressing room with you,A warrior in every sense of the word,legend of the game,God Bless your fam,rus sag ou grote🙏 pic.twitter.com/ajM4MrVAf5

— Breyton Paulse (@BreytonPaulse) February 6, 2017

RIP LEGEND #9!!! pic.twitter.com/YhyOX3QbQS

— Geoffrey Toyana (@geoffreytoyana) February 6, 2017

Very sad to hear of the passing of one of our greats. #joostvanderwesthuizen you faught a great fight.

— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) February 6, 2017

#RIPJoost such sad news. One of the greats of the game and a true fighter till the end. #Legend pic.twitter.com/Y3Zv2zz5LP

— Branden Grace (@BrandenGrace) February 6, 2017

So sad to hear about the passing of @9Joost was a pleasure to work with u. Did such great work in the fight against MND!! #restinpeace

— paul harris (@paulharris12) February 6, 2017

Never had the privilege of refereeing or meeting one of rugby's greats. Very sad to hear of a legend taken so young. Deepest sympathy https://t.co/cq3U8KWT2W

— Nigel Owens MBE (@Nigelrefowens) February 6, 2017

https://twitter.com/RefJK/status/828589263432343553

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