Springbok strongman Wilco Louw may be considered by many to be among the best – if not the best – scrummagers in world rugby at the moment, but the beefy Bulls prop says there’s still lots to work on.

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Louw will again be called upon off the bench to inflict some pain at scrum time in Saturday’s crunch Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Durban.

“There’s definitely a lot more to work on. I don’t think there’s a prop in the world that doesn’t want to be more mobile,” the 22-Test heavy said.

Mobility around the park – especially in the early stages against Los Pumas – has been highlighted by coach Rassie Erasmus as the main reason why Thomas du Toit has been preferred as the starting tighthead, and Louw understands that reasoning.

“Thomas has been playing really well and is getting around the park. Coming off the bench, I know I have a specific role to play. My first job is to scrum and to maul.”

Louw added: “I’m excited to get another opportunity to play. We’ve all got our roles and, firstly, we want to get dominance in the set piece.”

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The 31-year-old has signed a long-term deal to rejoin the Stormers ahead of the 2026-27 season, but will see out the upcoming Vodacom URC campaign with the Bulls before heading home.

He credits being back in South Africa as a major factor for the improvement in his game.

“Being in a South African coaching system and playing in a South African team like the Bulls is great. The Bulls have an amazing pack and you play with guys like Gerhard Steenekamp and Johan Grobbelaar and all the boys. I’ve been enjoying my rugby.”

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