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Louis Ludik calls time with Ulster rugby

May 27, 2021 12:43 By Sean McCaffrey
Louis Ludik calls time with Ulster rugby
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The South African has been with the province since 2014

With 112 Ulster caps to his name, Louis Ludik has announced his retirement from the professional game after seven years with the province. Since arriving in Belfast, Ludik has been no stranger to the try line, which quickly earned him legendary status with Ulster supporters. The South African spent the early days of his playing career honing his skills in Super Rugby before joining French club, Agen, for a season in 2013. His move to Ulster Rugby marked the beginning of a seven year stretch which included a try on his debut versus Scarlets; his 100th appearance in front of a packed-out Kingspan Stadium against the same Welsh side; and more recently, claiming a brace of tries when Ulster faced Dragons at home in this season’s Guinness PRO14.

Reflecting on his time with the club, Louis Ludik, said:

From the first moment it was announced that I was coming to Belfast, I was accepted, supported, and I felt at home. I gave it my all, every single time I stepped onto the field, to try and give back and continue the legacy of those who came before me, and to be deserving of the supporters who stood up for us, every week, without fail. Thank-you to everyone who has made my time at Ulster – the place I now call home – so special. Now the time has come for me to Stand Up For The Ulster Men next to the field for the rest of my days.

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Iain Henderson, Ulster Rugby Captain, added:

Louis has brought so much to the club during his time with the province, and I would like to thank him for that on behalf of all the players he has ran out onto the pitch alongside, both past and present. He is a true Ulster man now, and we are proud to call him one of our own.

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