Background
He was born in Pretoria, South Africa and went to school at Hoërskool Centurion.
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Louis Moolman
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University of Pretoria.
Career
He played in the lock position. Moolman played his first test for the Boks on 27 August 1977 against a World Invitation Side at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria. He played his last test on 31 May 1986 against the New Zealand Cavaliers at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg at the age of 35.
In total he played in 24 tests.
Moolman was a solid lock forward and was an impressive sight with his bulk and thick beard (195m and 111 kg) driving upfield with the ball in hand. He represented Northern Transvaal in 171 matches over a period of 13 seasons (1974-1986).
Only Naas Botha and Burger Geldenhuys represented the province on more occasions. Moolman died after a short illness after suffering a stroke.
In 2000 he was inducted into the University of Pretoria Sport Hall of fame.
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South Africa