Rugby: Bok stalwart Louw announces international retirement


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 10 Nov 2019

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - Final - England v South Africa - International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan - November 2, 2019 South Africa's Francois Louw celebrates with the Webb Ellis trophy after winning the World Cup Final REUTERS/Matthew Childs

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa loose-forward Francois Louw confirmed his retirement from international rugby on Sunday, the second of the Springboks' World Cup-winning side to call time on their careers in the green and gold.

Louw, who came off the replacement bench for captain Siya Kolisi in the 32-12 victory over England in the World Cup decider on Nov. 2, won 76 test caps having made his debut in 2010.

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