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HE’S A MINI JOOST!

HE’S very much like his dad was in his heyday – tall and athletic, dark hair and eyes, strong brow. His mannerisms are also similar and sometimes he’ll do something that makes his mom do a double-take because “it’s Joost to a T”.

Jordan van der Westhuizen has also inherited his father’s prowess on the sports field, although in the 20-year-old’s case it’s soccer and not rugby that’s won his heart.

Until recently he played for clubs in Spain, Ireland and England but decided to return to SA to finish the matric he’d put on hold and pursue his soccer

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