Joost van der Westhuizen (1971–2017) was a South African rugby player, known for his position as scrum-half with the Blue Bulls and the Springboks. He represented South Africa in 89 test matches from 1993 to 2003, captaining the team in several games. He played crucial roles in three Rugby World Cups (1995, 1999, 2003) and was recognized for his significant contributions to the sport. Diagnosed with motor neuron disease in 2011, he remained a motivational figure until his passing in 2017.
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Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Joost
God is gracious
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Joost van der Westhuizen belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Pretoria
Place of Death: Johannesburg
Cause of Death: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Educated At: University of Pretoria
Occupation: rugby union player
Spouses: Marléne Terblanche | Amor Vittone
Children: Jordan | Kylie
Employers: Blou Bulle | Bulls
Awards Received: World Rugby Hall of Fame (2007) | South African Hall of Fame for Sport (2015)
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Ephemeris for February 20, 1971
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 20, 2025 |
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| Sun | 1 Pisces 6 | 2 Pisces 1 | 24 Aries 47 |
| Moon | 23 Sagittarius 57 | 28 Scorpio 20 | 16 Sagittarius 47 |
| Mercury | 19 Aquarius 50 | 10 Pisces 57 | 2 Taurus 9 |
| Venus | 16 Capricorn 33 | 9 Aries 5 | 20 Pisces 6 |
| Mars | 17 Sagittarius 43 | 17 Cancer 6 | 19 Capricorn 58 |
| Jupiter | 4 Sagittarius 51 | 11 Gemini 42 | 5 Sagittarius 28 |
| Saturn | 17 Taurus 0 | 19 Pisces 35 | 22 Taurus 7 |
| Uranus | 13 Libra 7 | 23 Taurus 28 | 11 Libra 0 |
| Neptune | 3 Sagittarius 1 | 28 Pisces 35 | 2 Sagittarius 38 |
| Pluto | 29 Virgo 3 | 2 Aquarius 38 | 27 Virgo 39 |
| Rahu | 23 Aquarius 17 | 28 Pisces 49 | 20 Aquarius 25 |
| Ketu | 23 Leo 17 | 28 Virgo 49 | 20 Leo 25 |
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