Louis van der Westhuizen (rugby union)

Louis van der Westhuizen (born 25 February 1995) is a Namibian rugby union player.[1] He was named in Namibia's squad for the 2015, as well as the 2023 Rugby World Cup.[2] His usual position is hooker.

Louis van der Westhuizen
Date of birth (1995-02-25) 25 February 1995 (age 29)
Place of birthWindhoek, Namibia
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight100 kg (15 st 10 lb; 220 lb)
SchoolWindhoek High School
UniversityNorth-West University, South Africa
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Cheetahs / Free State Cheetahs
Youth career
2008 Namibia
2014–2016 Leopards
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2018 NWU Pukke 9 (14)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2018 Leopards 28 (10)
2019 Welwitschias 2 (5)
2020 Bulls 0 (0)
2020– Cheetahs 1 (0)
2020– Free State Cheetahs 22 (85)
Correct as of 10 July 2022
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–present Namibia 21 (45)
Correct as of 10 July 2022

References edit

  1. ^ "Louis van der Westhuizen". ESPN. 18 September 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Jacques Burger to lead Namibia in RWC 2015". Rugby World Cup. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2015.