Springbok no. 85 · Right Wing
Bob Loubser
Johannes Albertus Loubser · WP
Test career
First test
12 Sep 1903, age 19 · Left Wing v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Last test
3 Sep 1910, age 26 · Left Wing v Britain, Newlands, Cape Town
Biography
Bob Loubser was one of the great early Springbok wings, quick and direct. Born in Durbanville on 6 August 1884 and educated at Paul Roos Gymnasium, he was an athlete first; Markötter turned him into a wing to partner the brilliant Japie Krige.
He made his debut at 19 in the series-clinching 8–0 win over the British Isles in 1903. On the 1906–07 tour he scored two tries against Ireland and another in the 11–0 win over Wales. He played seven Tests in all, the last in 1910. He later served in Parliament for Stellenbosch, though he said rugby gave him more than politics ever did. He died on 7 December 1962.
Test history
7 tests · 9 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 1903 |  Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Left Wing | W 8–0 | WP |
| 17 Nov 1906 |  Scotland | Hampden Park, Glasgow | Right Wing | L 0–6 | WP |
| 24 Nov 1906 |  Ireland | Ravenhill Grounds, Belfast | Right Wing | W 15–12 | WP |
| 01 Dec 1906 |  Wales | St. Helens, Swansea | Right Wing | W 11–0 | WP |
| 08 Dec 1906 |  England | Crystal Palace, London | Right Wing | D 3–3 | WP |
| 06 Aug 1910 | Britain | Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg | Left Wing | W 14–10 | WP |
| 03 Sep 1910 | Britain | Newlands, Cape Town | Left Wing | W 21–5 | WP |