Gone, but not forgotten: Joost's son shares sweet tribute
The now 21-year-old is a model and rising soccer star.
Last weekend, Loftus was alight with excitement for the Bulls vs Sharks URC semi-final.
Jordan, representing his famous father, donned a Bulls shirt in memory of his dad's home club.
The young man, who bears a striking resemblance to his dad, showed off the words 'Dad, Joost' printed across the back. The sweet tribute acknowledged Joost's home at Loftus and the number 9, which was his jersey number for both the Pretoria club and the Springboks.
Jordan's mom, Amor, posted the pictures on Facebook, liking comments from her followers who claimed that Joost would be 'proud' of his son.
At the time of his death in 2017, Amor and Joost were separated after 15 years of marriage. The couple also have a daughter, 18-year-old Kylie.
Jordan and friends at Loftus Versfeld Stadium tonight ❤️ #rugbyleague #Loftus #game #bullsrugby Posted by Amor Vittone on Saturday 7 June 2025
The son of the late Springbok and Bulls player, Jordan van der Westhuizen, is pursuing his own path in sports.
But unlike rugby legend Joost, the 21-year-old has taken up soccer.
Having previously played for the Valencia youth academy as a goalkeeper, Jordan later joined the UK's Reading Academy.
And he's one step closer to his goal. According to Amor Vittone, Jordan is keen to one day play for his dream club, Liverpool.
Apart from his love of soccer, Jordan is also a professional model, and he has signed up with the Ice Model Agency.
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