Frail Joost van der Westhuizen on oxygen - reports

YOU magazine is reporting that friends and family have rallied around Joost van der Westhuizen as the rugby star has been put on oxygen.

The former Springbok was diagnosed with a form of Motor Neuron Disease in 2011 and recent pictures shared by his estranged wife, Amor Vittone, showed he is deteriorating.

YOU magazine is reporting that Joost has been put on oxygen for survival.

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"They knew the day would come but they are still in shock."

The magazine reported that he has been on oxygen for some time but wanted to "keep it quiet".

Attempts to reach Joost's team and Amor Vittone were unsuccessful.