Springbok no. 206 · Inside Centre
Willie Rousseau
Willem Petrus Rousseau · WP
2Tests
0Tries
0Tours
22Age at debut
Test career
1928
First test
18 Aug 1928, age 22 · Inside Centre v New Zealand, Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth
Last test
1 Sep 1928, age 22 · Inside Centre v New Zealand, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Willie Rousseau played inside centre in the last two Tests against the 1928 All Blacks: the 11–6 win in Port Elizabeth and the 5–13 loss at Newlands. Born in Steynsburg on 11 August 1906 and educated at Rondebosch, he represented Western Province. He died on 28 December 1996.
Test history
2 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 1928 |  New Zealand | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Inside Centre | W 11–6 | WP |
| 01 Sep 1928 | New Zealand | Newlands, Cape Town | Inside Centre | L 5–13 | WP |