The son of the late Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen paid a touching tribute to his well-known father on the Loftus Versfeld stadium final weekend. Jordan, whose mom is Amor Vittone, was a teen when the rugby participant died in 2017 of motor neurone illness.
The now 21-year-old is a mannequin and rising soccer star.
JOOST VAN DER WESTHUIZEN REMEMBERED BY SON
Final weekend, Loftus was alight with pleasure for the Bulls vs Sharks URC semi-final.
Jordan, representing his well-known father, donned a Bulls shirt in reminiscence of his dad’s residence membership.
The younger man, who bears a hanging resemblance to his dad, confirmed off the phrases “Dad, Joost” printed throughout the again. The candy tribute acknowledged Joost’s residence at Loftus and the quantity 9, which was his jersey quantity for each the Pretoria membership and the Springboks.
Jordan’s mother, Amor, posted the photographs on Fb, liking feedback from her followers who claimed that Joost can be “proud” of his son.
On the time of his dying in 2017, Amor and Joost have been separated after 15 years of marriage. The couple even have a daughter, 18-year-old Kylie.
Jordan and pals at Loftus Versfeld Stadium tonight ❤️
#rugbyleague #Loftus #recreation #bullsrugbyPosted by Amor Vittone on Saturday 7 June 2025
A STAR IN HIS OWN RIGHT
The son of the late Springbok and Bulls participant, Jordan van der Westhuizen, is pursuing his personal path in sports activities.
However in contrast to rugby legend Joost, the 21-year-old has taken up soccer.
Having beforehand performed for the Valencia youth academy as a goalkeeper, Jordan later joined the UK’s Studying Academy.
And he’s one step nearer to his objective. In response to Amor Vittone, Jordan is eager to sooner or later play for his dream membership, Liverpool.
Aside from his love of soccer, Jordan can be an expert mannequin, and he has signed up with the Ice Mannequin Company.
DO YOU THINK THAT JORDAN IS THE SPLITTING IMAGE OF HIS DAD, JOOST VAN DER WESTHUIZEN?
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