Own a piece of history, celebrate
the life of a legend and support a valuable cause: all while wearing the
exclusive J9 SA Rugby Legends Association jersey. The regular number 9
scrumhalf jersey that is worn when playing for SARLA was changed this year in
honour of the late and legendary scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen. Now, the
jersey reads "J9", symbolising the great respect and admiration that
SARLA and rugby fans alike have for Joost's on-field prowess, as well as the
dignity and strength he showed during his battle against Motor Neuron Disease.
The J9 jersey was unveiled at Joost's
provincial funeral service in February 2017 and was first worn during a match in March 2017 by former Springbok and
Sharks scrum half Dave von Hoesslin.
According to SARLA President,
Gavin Varejes, "We are so touched to unveil this jersey as a tribute to
Joost. His flair and skill as a scrumhalf made him one of the all-time greats
in this position, and his work establishing the J9 Foundation, which supports
anyone suffering from
Motor Neuron Disease, has brought hope to many." He adds, "The J9
jersey is our tribute to an extraordinary man and we are very happy to announce
that proceeds from the sale of the jersey will go towards the J9
Foundation."
Joost began the J9 Foundation
after his devastating diagnosis with MND. The J9 symbol became one of courage
and determination to fight to the end. Today the Foundation educates the public
about the disease, raises awareness amongst medical professionals to help them
to provide better care for MND patients, supports research into MND in South
Africa in the hopes of finding a cure, and helps to give those living with MND
a better quality of life.
Anyone who purchases and wears
the J9 jersey can do so with pride, knowing that they are helping the
Foundation to continue its incredible work - as well as celebrating the memory
of an iconic SA rugby legend.
To buy a J9 jersey please go to http://www.sarugbylegends.com/product/official-j9-rugby-jersey/
For more information on SARLA or
the J9 Foundation, please visit http://www.sarugbylegends.com
Issued By: Philippa Harvey
No comments:
Post a Comment