Francois Louw (born 15 June 1985) is a South African former professional rugby union player.

Louw was born in Cape Town and is the grandson of the former South African international Jan Pickard.

[6] Following the Super 14 season, Louw made his debut for South Africa against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

Louw was selected for South Africa's next match, against France at his home ground, Newlands Stadium in Cape Town.

In 2013, against the All Blacks at Ellis Park, he made a strong run then an offload in the tackle to set up Bryan Habana for a try.