FORMER South Africa captain Joost van der Westhuizen is in a “critical condition” in hospital as he continues to fight motor neurone disease.
The 45-year-old, who helped his country win the 1995 World Cup, was diagnosed with the illness in 2011.
“The family and friends of Joost ask that you all pray for Joost, ” read a statement on his J9 Foundation website.
“When we have updates, we will let you know. For now, we ask that we all bow our heads in prayer.”
After being diagnosed, Van der Westhuizen set up the J9 Foundation, which provides support and care t...