Louis Moolman
Athlete
1951 – 2006
Who was Louis Moolman?
Louis Moolman is a former Northern Transvaal and Springboks Rugby Union player. He was born in Pretoria, South Africa and went to school at Hoƫrskool Centurion. He played in the lock position.
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 driving upfield with the ball in hand. He represented Northern Transvaal in 171 matches over a period of 13 seasons. 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.
Moolman died after a short illness after suffering a stroke.
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- Born
- Jan 21, 1951
South Africa - Nationality
- South Africa
- Died
- Feb 10, 2006
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on July 23, 2013
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