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    Praise pours in for retiring Louw

    Springbok flank Francois Louw Springbok flank Francois Louw
    Published on June 22, 2020

    What former and current rugby players had to say following the retirement of Springbok great Francois Louw.

    You will def be missed my bud. All the best with the new careerπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ

    β€” Duane Vermeulen (@duane_vermeulen) June 20, 2020

    You absolute legend!πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

    β€” Jesse Kriel (@JesseKriel15) June 20, 2020

    Great career Flo congratulations boet🍺

    β€” Jacques Burger (@Nabasboer) June 20, 2020

    Congrats on a fantastic career Flo, best of luck with your next step πŸ‘Š

    β€” Brad Barritt (@bradbarritt) June 20, 2020

    Unbelievable career mate – legend of SA rugby! Wish you all the best in the next part of your journey!! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

    β€” Joel Stransky (@stranners) June 20, 2020

    You were always that guy .. never looking for a prize , a medal , the limelight , an easy shift .. congratulations on an exceptional career ! It was a pleasure to meet you , ref you from school days all the way to the top of the tree ! You can be v proud !

    β€” Jonathan Kaplan (@RefJK) June 20, 2020

    This one is on you @FloLouw well done on a great career.All the best with the new chapter in you life.Its exciting πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‰πŸ‰πŸ₯©πŸ₯© pic.twitter.com/IVoqxQadxd

    β€” Bakkies Botha (@BakkiesBotha4) June 20, 2020

    Well done on an amazing career Flo πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

    β€” Jacques Botes (@JacquesBotes6) June 20, 2020

    Congrats bud! Amazing shiftπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

    β€” M I K E R H O D E S (@MikeRhodes7) June 20, 2020

    Well done FloπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ» Enjoy the retirement beers🍺

    β€” Deon Fourie (@Deonf) June 20, 2020

    Congrats bud. Unbelievable innings. Enjoy the next chapter 🍻

    β€” nic groom (@nicgroom) June 20, 2020

    Well done bud, was fantastic sharing some of it with you. Your best also still to come in this next chapter in the real world. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

    β€” John Smit (@JohnSmit123) June 20, 2020

    You were a hellavu roomie. See you on the other side. 😬 all the best

    β€” Pat Cilliers (@Pat_Cilliers) June 20, 2020

    All the best Flo! You have been a credit to @Springboks and @bathrugby

    β€” Petrus du Plessis (@PetrusduPlessis) June 20, 2020

    Great career Flo… enjoy life after rugby!!!

    β€” Victor matfield (@VictorMatfield) June 20, 2020

    Well done on your career you can be really proud of your rugby adventure I am sure your family specially are! Now you can join us when we s! πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ˜‚Good luck in your future endeavors which I am sure will be just as stellar!!

    β€” Rob Louw (@roblouw6) June 20, 2020

    Thanks for always putting your body on the line Flo. From WP, Sormers and finally at the Boks. You were always prepared to put your head in a dark place for your team and for that i will always be unbelievably grateful. But above all that you are just a lekker oke. Cheers Flo

    β€” Jacques Nienaber (@jacnienaber) June 20, 2020

    Incredibly lekker china. Welcome to the other side. Amazing career mate πŸ‘πŸ‘.

    β€” James Horwill (@JHorwill) June 20, 2020

    What an amazing career you had , setting the bar so high no just in rugby but also in life being such a good friend!! I wish you all the best in the next chapter my good friend!! Salud amigo !!

    β€” Horacio Agulla (@horacitoagulla) June 20, 2020

    What a pleasure to work with this guy if only briefly. Thanks for the respect and gratitude you showed everyday @flolouw. Bigger things ahead – best wishes pal. pic.twitter.com/ZNjJTnm8X9

    β€” Byron Field (@Fielby84) June 20, 2020

    One of the greats hands down. THAT turnover vs Wales in RWC 2019 SF off the bench was you epitomized! 😑🀣 Big game player and arguably the best player over the ball in our generation. Immense shift at WP, Bath & in green & gold. Beer soon πŸ‘ŠπŸΌ @FloLouw https://t.co/F8cGX5PDO8

    β€” Jamie Roberts (@Jamiehuwroberts) June 21, 2020

    Good luck with the next chapter Flo. Top player and man -looking forward to welcoming you to @SARugbyLegends. https://t.co/YzeVPP2XrS

    β€” Stefan Terblanche (@StefanT15) June 20, 2020

    What a man!!! Congrats an on absolutely stellar career @FloLouw!!!Grateful that I got to go to war with you!! https://t.co/GVyUxPyKbo pic.twitter.com/AonfozYsvl

    β€” Bryan Habana (@BryanHabana) June 20, 2020

    Congrats Flo, from your first test match in Cardiff to your last one in Yokohama , what a journey and such fun , you have been superb . A great player , great friend ❀️wishing you all the best https://t.co/MyB1TpsxOK

    β€” Annelee Murray (@AnneleeM) June 20, 2020

    Amazing career @FloLouw Proud of you buddy. https://t.co/Sz4X3DQRRo

    β€” Gary Gold (@Garygoldrugby) June 20, 2020

    πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Go well @FloLouw and congrats on a marvellous career. Here are a few memories from your swansong in Green and Gold! https://t.co/ApI0zrO4AT pic.twitter.com/lx4enZncBU

    β€” Springboks (@Springboks) June 20, 2020

    You can walk away with your head held high and brilliant lifelong memories Flo! https://t.co/8aYljinNNW

    β€” Cobus Visagie (@Drieman3) June 21, 2020

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