Career
He played for the in the Super Rugby competition. In 2001 he made his Super 12 (now Super Rugby) debut for the against the Cats. Rossouw made his first international appearance in the Springboks" opening pool game against Uruguay at the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
He scored a try in the game as well.
He did not play in the subsequent match against England, but returned for the game against Georgia, scoring two tries. He played in all the remaining matches until were knocked out by All Blacks in the quarterfinals.
Rossouw was picked as first-choice Number 8 for the Springboks in their successful world cup campaign of 2007. This was a result of Pierre Spies" unfortunate illness, however Rossouw would no doubt have featured in the squad regardless.
His performances included a try in the semifinal against Argentina.
He received what looked like a campaign ending injury in the pool clash with Tonga as he was carried off the field with a neck injury. However he recovered and played an important part in the rest of the Springboks march to victory, including a try-saving tackle on Mark Cueto in the final. Now one of the most decorated players in world rugby.
