About Willie Rousseau
Lived 1906 – 1996 (aged 90). Willie Rousseau was a rugby union player.
Willem Petrus Rousseau (11 August 1906 – 28 December 1996) was a South African international rugby union player.
Rousseau was born in Steynsburg and educated at Rondebosch Boys' High School.
A centre three-quarter, Rousseau gained two Springboks caps against the All Blacks on their 1928 tour of South Africa, debuting in the 3rd Test of the series at Port Elizabeth. He also faced the All Blacks in a tour match with Western Province and kicked a drop goal to help his side secure victory.
Rousseau attended Brasenose College, Oxford, gaining his rugby blue in 1929.
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Willie Rousseau was born on 11 August 1906.
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Willie Rousseau died on 28 December 1996.
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