Jacob (Japie) Stephanus Louw

Jacob Stephanus "Japie" Louw (30 August 1867 – 17 August 1936) was a South African international rugby union player. Born in Durbanville, he attended Paul Roos Gymnasium before playing provincial rugby for Transvaal (now known as the Golden Lions). He made his only appearances for South Africa during Great Britain's 1891 tour, South Africa's first as a Test nation. The series was won 3–0 by Great Britain, Louw played as a forward in all three Tests.[1] He died in 1936, in Bloemfontein, at the age of 68.

Japie Louw
Full names: Jacob Stephanus
Date of birth: 30 Aug 1867
Place of birth: Durbanville
School: Paul Roos Gymnasium
Springbok no: 11
Debut test province: Transvaal
Date of death: 17 Aug 1936 (Age 68)

Test summary: Tests: 3 Tries: 0
First Test: 30 Jul 1891 Age:23 Forward against Britain at Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth
Last Test: 5 Sep 1891 Age:24 Forward against Britain at Newlands, Cape Town

Test history:
Date Age Position Opponent Result Score Venue Prov
30 Jul 1891 23 Forward Britain Lose: 0-4 Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth Tvl
29 Aug 1891 23 Forward Britain Lose: 0-3 Eclectic Cricket Ground, Kimberley Tvl
05 Sep 1891 24 Forward Britain Lose: 0-4 Newlands, Cape Town Tvl