Toast 14,800 Posted January 20, 2017 Bah. I knew I should've jokered him cause he was worth more than Mark Sims or Ben Suisala, but considered him too risky. Oh well. And as an international sportsman, he's also genuinely famous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,712 Posted January 20, 2017 How many rugby world cup winners have died? I know Lomu was in that final too, but he never won the cup, iirc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,001 Posted January 20, 2017 Listmania time? I'm on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,001 Posted January 20, 2017 1987 final: New Zealand 29 France 9 John Drake (NZ) died 2008 Jacques Fouroux (France) died 2005 1991 final: Australia 12 England 6 All still alive 1995 final: South Africa 15 New Zealand 12 Ruben Kruger (SA) died 2010 Kitch Christie (SA coach) died 1998 Jonah Lomu (NZ) died 2015 1999 final: Australia 35 France 12 All still alive Not checking post-2000 finals because I'm 99% sure nobody's died from them 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,712 Posted January 20, 2017 Thanks for that, Spade! So 2 winners down, and Joost looking a good bet to be the third, and second from the same team then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,031 Posted January 20, 2017 He denies on twitter. https://twitter.com/9Joost?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,712 Posted January 20, 2017 Looking further, can't imagine a case like Ruben Kruger (nailed on QO, terminal brain cancer, 39, internationally famous) would be entirely missed by the DDP these days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted January 20, 2017 I think it is true as his brother who was his carer was quoted as saying that.Joost is probably just in denial as he has to be positive for his children.For example even if he wasnt on oxygen the phrase going strong is ridiculously optimistic given recent photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted January 20, 2017 I think it is true as his brother who was his carer was quoted as saying that.Joost is probably just in denial as he has to be positive for his children.For example even if he wasnt on oxygen the phrase going strong is ridiculously optimistic given recent photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted January 20, 2017 Daily mail reporting he is in hospital in a critical condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,031 Posted January 20, 2017 Daily mail reporting he is in hospital in a critical condition. I guess he did not write that tweet on his own! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted January 20, 2017 Many other sources are quoting that.Even a member of the J9 foundation says the situation is dire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,211 Posted January 20, 2017 Hmm, I would have considered Joost the biggest gamble in my team and only picked him for the 13pts. This goes faster than I expected. ALS progresses slowly, but it usually doesn't get better. So the ground you lose you can never get back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,605 Posted January 20, 2017 The morning of January 21st, South African time. So in about 12 hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,948 Posted January 20, 2017 Manson - been hospitalised, not dead. George HW Bush - been hospitalised, not dead. Joost - who knows? Common thread - all on teams for me this year. And not dead. Yet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathbysnoosnoo 28 Posted January 20, 2017 http://www.timeslive.co.za/entertainment/2017/01/20/Calls-for-prayers-as-Joost-van-der-Westhuizen-on-oxygen-for-survival1?platform=hootsuite Source it came from, don't believe he isn't on oxygen as why would you just say I'm not on oxygen and not opt for the standard 'hey look how good I'm doing' photo op. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathbysnoosnoo 28 Posted January 20, 2017 24th jan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,712 Posted January 20, 2017 Hmm, I would have considered Joost the biggest gamble in my team and only picked him for the 13pts. This goes faster than I expected. ALS progresses slowly, but it usually doesn't get better. So the ground you lose you can never get back. 8th year of MND, though. He's an outlier now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,118 Posted January 20, 2017 Right after Trump's inauguration, about the same time George Bush Sr will get announced dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Switch 139 Posted January 20, 2017 Why do you all think relying on the ventilator means imminent death? Do you assume he will decide it's time and refuse life support? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 14,800 Posted January 20, 2017 Why do you all think relying on the ventilator means imminent death? Do you assume he will decide it's time and refuse life support? Because it's being reported that he has deteriorated. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-4140220/Joost-van-der-Westhuizen-critical-condition.html Health chief Qedani Mahlangu was to officially open the Joost van der Westhuizen Centre for Neurodegeneration at the hospital this week but it has been postponed after the stars condition dramatically worsened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted January 20, 2017 That and his team mates are posting cryptic messages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
