| Full name | Matthys Michael Louw | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | February 21, 1906 | ||
| Place of birth | Wellington, South Africa | ||
| Date of death | 3 May 1988 (aged 82) | ||
| Place of death | Belville, South Africa | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Prop, second row, flanker, number eight | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1922–1938 | Western Province | 21 | (161) |
| correct as of 7 August 2006,. | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1928–1938 | South Africa | 18 | (3) |
| correct as of 2007-08-16. | |||
Matthys (Boy) Michael Louw , born 21 February 1906 in Wellington, South Africa and died on 3 May 1988, is a former rugby union player who played with the South Africa rugby team. He primarily played prop but he also lined out for the Springboks at second row, flanker and number eight.
He played with Western Province in the Currie Cup.[1]