When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object Joost van der Westhuizen stood his ground against the rampaging Jonah Lomu in the RWC 1995 Final #RWC2023

Wonderful documentary where Jonah visited Joost in South Africa before they both passed. The respect they had for each other was incredible, check it out but keep tissues handy. RIP Jonah and Joost 🏆💛

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Textbook definition of how to tackle... Hit opponent at the waist while wrapping arms around thighs, in the momentum, slide arms down and hold legs together to stop opponent from taking another step. No matter how big the opponent is, it works all the time 💪🏾💯👏🏾

Geeez but Os planted him too. Joost brought him down and Os planted him firmly.

May they both continue resting in peace..Rugby stalwarts

Rugby is poorer without these two legends. May they continue to rest in eternal peace.

Legends of the game taken too soon

They also became good friends, with Lomu visiting Joost in South Africa when he (Joost) was very ill. Both such legends of the game!

Sadly missed. A brave and iconic Springbok. Please show us the Japie Mulder touch line tackle on Jonah Lomu. A textbook tackle if ever there was one.

For me the best scrum half I’ve seen in 35 odd years, utterly fearless and incredibly skilful.

Both players were passed away. It's too early.😭😭😭

@TackleSmart one of the incredible tackles.

First time he was tackled in the whole tournament!

The Boks get rugby , do not go high on Lomu , Lomu never scored a test try v South Africa

I remember it well. Simon Geoghegan was the only other person to tackle him prior to that, in my memory. Legends

Two players left too soon

Was that the Ox that nailed him as well?

@mark_keohane Are seriously not going acknowledge Os? Nawe ufike wamsuzela....

Two amazing players.

Lomu could never score a try against the @Springboks

Suspect Lomu lucky that Joost got there first. Looks like Os was flying. Oh what a hit that would have been.

Lomu!!!!!

Jooste! Xx 😍

The best half scrum ever!!!

he tackled him what’s so special

Take 'em low and down they go 😎

may they both RIP

I remember watching that game - amazing tackle from Joost. RIP with the other rugby 🏉 greats, including the big man himself.

What a wonderful player, what a hideous disease #MND really is @MNDoddie5

superb players and left the sport and the world too soon. I would always watch them play if i had the chance.

RIP Jonah Lomu. RIP Joost van der Westhuizen.

Unforgettable final

The best ❤️

He had a broken rib when he did that as well

This video comes out whenever you lose against the AB's..LOL..remember 57-0.