Ollie le Roux


Andre-Henri "Ollie" le Roux is a South African rugby union footballer with 54 caps for his country.

Rugby career

Le Roux was born in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape. In his professional club rugby career he has played for: the, Durban, Free State Cheetahs, Cheetahs, Bloemfontein, Leinster and the Stormers. He has also played invitational rugby for the Barbarians.
Le Roux made his international debut for the Springboks against England in 1994 and won 54 Springbok caps. He holds the record as the youngest prop forward to ever play for South Africa.
He became a crowd favourite on joining Leinster. He was part of their Celtic League success in 2008. Despite Le Roux's large size – 6' and 136 kilograms his work rate around the field is top drawer.

Retirement

Now retired, the chicken farming entrepreneur recently completed an Ironman triathlon. He lives in Bloemfontein with his wife Mariska and their four daughters Mia, Chloe, Donna and Lisa. He currently is part of the Optimum Financial Services group

Honours

South Africa
Sharks
Free State Cheetahs
Leinster