Louw Nel
South African rugby union player
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Louw Nel (born 9 August 2002) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the Stormers and Western Province. His preferred position is flanker.[1]
Born9 August 2002
Panorama, South Africa
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight107 kg (236 lb; 16 st 12 lb)
SchoolPaarl Gimnasium
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Early career
Nel attended Paarl Gimnasium where he earned selection for Western Province U18s in 2019.[2] In 2022, he earned selection for the South Africa U20 side taking part in the Summer Series,[3] where his performances earned him a contract extension.[4]
Professional career
Nel made his professional debut for Western Province in the 2023 Currie Cup Premier Division,[5] He made his debut for the Stormers in October 2024,[6] and has gone on to make8 appearances for the side.[7]
