Springbok no. 425 · Flank
Thys Lourens
Matthys Johannes Lourens · Blue Bulls
3Tests
1Tries
2Tours
25Age at debut
Test career
1968
First test
22 Jun 1968, age 25 · Flank v Britain, Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth
Last test
27 Jul 1968, age 25 · Flank v Britain, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Biography
Thys Lourens was a durable Northern Transvaal flanker who played 168 Currie Cup matches. Born in Vryheid on 15 May 1943, he played three Tests against the 1968 British Isles side without losing, and scored a try in the 11–6 win at Newlands. He toured France in 1968 and Australia in 1971.
Test history
3 tests · 3 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 1968 |  Britain | Boet Erasmus, Port Elizabeth | Flank | D 6–6 | Blue Bulls |
| 13 Jul 1968 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Flank | W 11–6 | Blue Bulls |
| 27 Jul 1968 | Britain | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Flank | W 19–6 | Blue Bulls |