After that, he did not reappear until Meyer included him in the inaugural Rugby Championship, the successor to the Tri-Nations, in 2012. But even that encouragement did not deter him from signing the deal that will keep him at the Rec until 2017, when he will be 32.
“Coming to Bath, I knew it would put pressure on me in terms of selection for South Africa,†he said . “Re-signing was a difficult decision, but I made it for emotional, personal and rugby reasons.
“The two years I’ve had at this club have been fantastic. With the experiences I’ve had at Bath, I have grown tremendously as a person and as a player. I won’t forget that. When I was given the opportunity to join the Springboks
again, this was where I was playing my rugby, improving my skills and ability, building my confidence.
“There is a massive vision here, something I want to be part of.â€
This is loyalty no contract could buy, and the feeling is reciprocated whether Louw is with Bath or South Africa.
Meyer made him take a week off, without any selection penalty, during the Rugby Championship so that he had a clear run at his own wedding.
Article source: http://www.sportinglife.com/rugby-union/live/match-commentary/61727/munster-v-gloucester
Francois Louw the man devoted to Bath
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