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Spotlight - Sheldon Louw
Name: Sheldon Louw
Nickname:
Shel/ Mr Louw
Age: 23
Family background/ recognition:
I come from quite a sporty family. No famous rugby players in the family and I doubt I'll be the first but my Dad played rugby growing up so I was exposed to it at a young age.
Position:
Centre
Favourite position:
Inside centre
Least favourite:
Wing
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Favourite Club Rugby Player:
Riaan O' Neill and Sheldon Son (he wishes)
School:
Wynberg Boys High School
Clubs played for:
False Bay RFC
Highest honours:
U20A and 3rd XV
Other interests outside of rugby:
I enjoy hiking, hanging out with mates and staying active. The odd boogie mission from time to time
Favourite music:
Anything that I can break it down to
Favourite Movie:
A Knight’s Tale, The Other Guys
Favourite Food:
Good old beef burger
Inspirational people:
Always been a massive Roger Federer fan and as far as rugby goes Ma'a Nonu
Rugby philosophy:
The more you enjoy yourself the better you'll play
Life philosophy:
Work hard, play hard and don't take things too seriously, life's short
Rugby goals:
To win the league with the 3rd XV this year
What do you like about False Bay?
Great mates and awesome vibe
Why the Bay?
I don't think I would enjoy my rugby as much anywhere else
What attracted you to the Bay and what keeps you here?
Most of my friends joined the Bay after high school and the awesome vibe
Best Bay rugby moment?
Scoring the winner against Hammies last season