Following the death of legendary Springbok scrum-half Joost van der Westhuizen at the age of 45 following a long battle with motor neurone disease, here are some reactions:

"RIP Joost van der Westhuizen. An incredible player and fighter to the end. The first of the new age 9s." - Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll

"In a team talk I can still remember his eyes looking right through you with so much determination. He had this sparkling personality, you could still see it in his eyes even those last years." - Morne du Plessis, manager of 1995 World Cup-winning Springbok team

"Very very sad to hear this, he was the ultimate player and competitor, thoughts with his family." - England's 2003 World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward

"Rugby has lost a true warrior today." - Former England international Will Greenwood

"A great friend has left us with an incredible legacy in rugby. Joost inspired on and off the field. Rest easy blue eyes...." - Ex-England scrum-half Matt Dawson

"He's been such a big part for so many people's lives for such a long time. He fought so bravely. He was a naughty little imp – there was always chaos around him! I remember him crawling under the table and setting my shoelaces on fire." - Joel Stransky, 1995 world champion with South Africa

"One of the best players in the world! It was a privilege to see him in action!" - Naas Botha, captain of the Springboks in the 1980s

"Thoughts and love with the family of Joost. Great man." - Former Wales international Scott Quinnell

"You will be missed!" - South Africa cricket star AB de Villiers

OFM paid tribute to the Rugby Legend, 

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