Louw is earning his Boks stripes

Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw is slowly establishing himself in the Bok setup, and he believes that they are building something special as they prepare to face the All Blacks for the second time in the Rugby Championship at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

- Ross Roche

It has been a superb comeback from Louw, after it seemed like Evan Roos had moved ahead of him on the national teams loose forward pecking order, when Roos started two of the Boks opening four Tests of the season.

However some average form from Roos, followed by him deciding to have surgery on a recurring injury problem, kept the Bok door ajar and Louw has stormed through and taken his chance with both hands.

With Jasper Wiese still suspended Louw started both Bok games Down Under at eighthman, and although Wiese returned to face the All Blacks, Louw retained his spot in the match 23, ahead of Marco van Staden, indicating that the management is happy with what they have seen from him.