In 2011 he was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease and he subsequently established the J9 Foundation .
Van der Westhuizen played for South Africa in 89 test matches , scoring 38 tries , and was a member of the victorious South African rugby team at the 1995 World Cup .
In 2011 Van der Westhuizen was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease and Van der Westhuizen subsequently established the J9 Foundation .
Van der Westhuizen played for South Africa in 89 test matches , scoring 38 tries , and was a member of the victorious South African rugby team at the 1995 World Cup .