Across 13 matches Van der Westhuizen stands out for his defensive consistency, averaging over eight tackles per game with a single-game peak of 16 — figures that point to a hooker who is heavily involved in the contact battle week after week. His carrying numbers add another dimension, with 75 carries returning 164 metres and peaks of 15 carries in a single outing suggesting he is trusted to shift the ball at the gainline rather than simply fulfil set-piece duties. A Player of the Match award across this sample underlines that his influence can be decisive on his best days.
Louis Van der Westhuizen is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Cheetahs, the Bloemfontein-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.
As a hooker, Louis features for the Cheetahs across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.
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