Springbok no. 276 · Flank
Ou-Boet Strydom
Louis Jacobus Strydom · Blue Bulls
2Tests
0Tries
0Tours
27Age at debut
Test career
1949
First test
16 Jul 1949, age 27 · Flank v New Zealand, Newlands, Cape Town
Last test
13 Aug 1949, age 27 · Flank v New Zealand, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Biography
Ou-Boet Strydom was a hard-working Northern Transvaal flanker who played the first two Tests against the 1949 All Blacks, both wins. Born in Robertson on 27 October 1921, he was known for his defence and work rate. He died on 11 May 2003.
Test history
2 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 1949 |  New Zealand | Newlands, Cape Town | Flank | W 15–11 | Blue Bulls |
| 13 Aug 1949 | New Zealand | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Flank | W 12–6 | Blue Bulls |