Willie Rousseau Explained

Willie Rousseau
Full Name:Willem Petrus Rousseau
Birth Date:11 August 1906
Birth Place:Steynsburg,
Orange River Colony
Death Place:Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa
Position:Centre
Repyears1:1928
Repcaps1:2
Reppoints1:0

Willem Petrus Rousseau (11 August 1906 – 28 December 1996) was a South African international rugby union player.[1]

Rousseau was born in Steynsburg and educated at Rondebosch Boys' High School.[2]

A centre three-quarter, Rousseau gained two Springboks caps against the All Blacks on their 1928 tour of South Africa, debuting in the 3rd Test of the series at Port Elizabeth. He also faced the All Blacks in a tour match with Western Province and kicked a drop goal to help his side secure victory.[3]

Rousseau attended Brasenose College, Oxford, gaining his rugby blue in 1929.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Dark Blues New Back . . 10 November 1929.
  2. Web site: Willie Rousseau . bokhist.com.
  3. News: Rousseau Impresses . Manawatu Times . 11 January 1930.
  4. News: Oxford Rugby Team's Improved Form . . 14 November 1929.