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Elrigh Louw
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Elrigh Louw (born 20 September 1999) is a South African professional rugby union player who currently plays for the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship and for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup. He can play as a flanker or 8th man.
Quotes
Physicality, agility and being an all-rounder. It is also about how you see the game; you play as a forward but must see almost like a back.
Which is important as you are the link between the two.
It is difficult to watch as a fan. As players we know more about what is going on, so we watch with a different view. We analyse more than we watch
Our coaches want us to be students of the game, so we watch clips to pick up new ideas on how to play against our opponents.
PUMA Ultra Ultimate, it is very light and a very versatile boot which works for a back row forward. I can also put in longer studs if needed.
I want to win many trophies in a Bulls jersey. But it is about more than being a good player.
When I was younger, Victor Matfield stopped and let me get a photo with him. That was very special for me.
I would like to have that same impact on a little boys and girls who are fans of the Bulls.
I took up golf too late! What I love about it is even if you hit a bad shot, you are excited to see if you can improve with the next one.
It is also lekker, quite social. Something I can enjoy with friends and family.
Springbok Q&A: An exclusive conversation with Elrigh Louw, September 2024,The South African by Marietta Adams
We know Argentina are a quality side, I think we learned our lessons the last time we played here
We know Argentina are a quality side,’ I think we learned our lessons the last time we played here.
They’re a really physical, quality side. We took our lessons from that and we’ve prepared well.
The motivation of getting back into the Springbok squad was more than enough for me to keep working hard.
The motivation of getting back into the Springbok squad was more than enough for me to keep working hard.
Mentally, forgetting about the injury was also a big part of it,
You get your opportunity and you just do the best of your ability to use it,
Louw: Boks learned from Los Pumas loss, SA RUGBY by SIMON BORCHARDT
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Category:Rugby union players from South Africa
Category:Living people
Category:1999 births