Springbok no. 246 · Inside Centre
Louis Babrow
Louis Babrow · WP
5Tests
3Tries
1Tours
22Age at debut
Test career
1937
First test
26 Jun 1937, age 22 · Inside Centre v Australia, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Last test
25 Sep 1937, age 22 · Inside Centre v New Zealand, Eden Park, Auckland
Biography
Louis Babrow was a gifted centre who played all five Tests on the 1937 tour and scored two tries in the 17–6 win at Eden Park that clinched the series in New Zealand. Born in Smithfield on 24 April 1915 and educated at Grey College, he played for UCT and Western Province.
He later qualified as a doctor. His cousin Morris Zimerman also played for South Africa. He died on 26 January 2004.
Test history
5 tests · 9 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 1937 |  Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Inside Centre | W 9–5 | WP |
| 17 Jul 1937 | Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Inside Centre | W 26–17 | WP |
| 14 Aug 1937 |  New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Inside Centre | L 7–13 | WP |
| 04 Sep 1937 | New Zealand | Lancaster Park (Jade stadium), Christchurch | Inside Centre | W 13–6 | WP |
| 25 Sep 1937 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Inside Centre | W 17–6 | WP |