Van der Westhuyzen has brilliant vision, silky skills and a considerable speed, combined with a fine kicking boot. He also plays fullback, but it is believed that his best position is flyhalf.
Springboks' backline coach Allister Coetzee says of Van der Westhuyzen: "Jaco does not get the recognition he deserves. He is not just one of our key players, but he means a lot to the players around him. He leads by example."
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Van der Westhuyzen earned the man of the match award for the test against Scotland on 27 November, during which he accomplished three smoothly performed drop goals and a try.
Age: 26
Height: 180cm
Weight: 86kg
Born in: Nelspruit
Position: Flyhalf
Provincial team: Blue Bulls
Previous injuries: Van der Westhuyzen was previously hampered by a knee injury, but he made a successful return during 2003 and was a key member of the squad that went to the World Cup in Australia. He injured a finger on his right hand when it was caught under an opponent's boot in the Test against Wales on 6 November.
Van der Westhuyzen has brilliant vision, silky skills and a considerable speed, combined with a fine kicking boot. He also plays fullback, but it is believed that his best position is flyhalf.
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