Louis Moolman

Louis Christiaan Moolman (21 January 1951 - 10 February 2006) was a Northern Transvaal and Springboks Rugby Union player. He was born in Pretoria, South Africa and went to school at Hoërskool Verwoerdburg. He played in the lock position.

Playing career Moolman played his first test for the Boks on 27 August 1977 against a World Invitation Side at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria. He played his last test on 31 May 1986 against the New Zealand Cavaliers at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg at the age of 35. In total he played in 24 tests.

Moolman was a solid lock forward and was an impressive sight with his bulk and thick beard (1.95m and 111 kg) driving upfield with the ball in hand. He represented Northern Transvaal in 171 matches over a period of 13 seasons (1974–86). Only Naas Botha and Burger Geldenhuys represented the province on more occasions. He appeared in the Currie Cup final 9 times, of which 5 were won, and one drawn.

Test history

No. Opposition Result (SA 1st) Position Tries Date Venue 1. World XV 45–24 Lock 27 August 1977 Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 2. 24px South American Jaguars 24–9 Lock 26 April 1980 Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg 3. 24px South American Jaguars 18–9 Lock 3 May 1980 Kings Park Stadium, Durban 4. 26–22 Lock 31 May 1980 Newlands, Cape Town 5. British Lions 26–19 Lock 14 June 1980 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein 6. British Lions 12–10 Lock 28 June 1980 Boet Erasmus Stadium, Port Elizabeth 7. British Lions 13–17 Lock 12 July 1980 Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 8. 24px South American Jaguars 22–13 Lock 18 October 1980 Wanderers Club, Montevideo 9. 24px South America Jaguars 30–16 Lock 25 October 1980 Prince of Wales Cricket Club, Santiago 10. 37–15 Lock 8 November 1980 Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 11. 23–15 Lock 30 May 1981 Newlands, Cape Town 12. Ireland 12–10 Lock 6 June 1981 Kings Park Stadium, Durban 13. 9–14 Lock 15 August 1981 Lancaster Park, Christchurch14. New Zealand 24–12 Lock 29 August 1981 Athletic Park, Wellington 15. New Zealand 22–25 Lock 12 September 1981 Eden Park, Auckland 16. 38–7 Lock 20 September 1981 Owl Creek Polo ground, Glenville, New York 17. 24px South American Jaguars 50–18 Lock 27 March 1982 Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 18. 24px South American Jaguars 12–21 Lock 3 April 1982 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein 19. 24px South American Jaguars 32–15 Lock 20 October 1984 Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 20. 24px South American Jaguars 21–13 Lock 27 October 1984 Newlands, Cape Town 21. New Zealand Cavaliers 21–15 Lock 10 May 1986 Newlands, Cape Town 22. New Zealand Cavaliers 18–19 Lock 17 May 1986 Kings Park Stadium, Durban 23. New Zealand Cavaliers 33–18 Lock 24 May 1986 Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 24. New Zealand Cavaliers 24–10 Lock 31 May 1986 Ellis Park, Johannesburg

Death Moolman died after a short illness after suffering a stroke.

Accolades In 2000 he was inducted into the University of Pretoria Sport Hall of fame.