About Japie Louw
Lived 1867 – 1936 (aged 68). Japie Louw was a South African rugby union player.
Jacob Stephanus "Japie" Louw (30 August 1867 – 17 August 1936) was a South African international rugby union player.
Biography Born in Durbanville, Louw attended Paul Roos Gymnasium before playing provincial rugby for Transvaal (now known as the Golden Lions). He made his only appearances for South Africa during Great Britain's 1891 tour, South Africa's first as a Test nation. The series was won 3–0 by Great Britain, Louw played as a forward in all three Tests. He died in 1936, in Bloemfontein, at the age of 68.
Test history No. Opponents Results (SA 1st) Position Tries Date Venue 1. British Isles 0–4 Forward 30 Jul 1891 Crusaders Ground, Port Elizabeth 2. British Isles 0–3 Forward 29 Aug 1891 Eclectic Cricket Ground, Kimberley 3. British Isles 0–4 Forward 5 Sep 1891Newlands, Cape Town
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Who was Japie Louw?
South African rugby union footballer (1867-1936)
When was Japie Louw born?
Japie Louw was born on 30 August 1867 in Durbanville.
When did Japie Louw die?
Japie Louw died on 17 August 1936 in Bloemfontein.
What was Japie Louw's occupation?
Japie Louw was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Japie Louw?
Japie Louw was South African.
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