Springbok no. 11 · Forward
Japie Louw
Jacob Stephanus Louw · Lions
3Tests
0Tries
0Tours
23Age at debut
Test career
1891
First test
30 Jul 1891, age 23 · Forward v Britain, Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth
Last test
5 Sep 1891, age 24 · Forward v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Japie Louw was one of the forwards who played in all three Tests of South Africa’s first international series, against the British Isles in 1891. Born in Durbanville on 30 August 1867 and schooled at Paul Roos Gymnasium, he represented Transvaal.
He turned 24 during the series and played in Port Elizabeth, Kimberley and Cape Town. He died on 17 August 1936.
Test history
3 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 1891 |  Britain | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Forward | L 0–4 | Lions |
| 29 Aug 1891 | Britain | Eclectic Cricket Ground, Kimberley | Forward | L 0–3 | Lions |
| 05 Sep 1891 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Forward | L 0–4 | Lions |