Having been promoted from Merit Table Division Five as runner-up in 03-04 and winning the Merit Table Division Four title in 04-05, the club truly were at the height of their powers as they entered the 05-06 season in Division Three. A team which was used to scoring at will from distance lost some of its potency in the backline and Louis' influence in making the Phantoms a side who were more balanced and forward orientated was clear to see, both as a ball carrier and especially in the lineouts where his 6ft 10in frame was perfect for a hooker to aim for. This new style of Phantoms rugby saw the team claim another division title, their third promotion in three years.

It was this willingness to carry the team forward which saw Louis struck by a number of injuries. It became a common occurrence to see Louis put his own shoulder back in place after suffering a dislocation and then hammering it against a goalpost to see if it was replaced correctly. One of Louis' finest moments came in the 07-08 season when a crushing defeat at division leaders Chelmsford demonstrated the very best of the second rower.

With the club now performing in Merit Table Division Two, a combination of losing talent and a step up in quality meant that wins were non-existent by the time the club travelled to Essex with only 13 players. Louis played like a demon that day, tackling until he dropped, felled only by an injury to that weakened right shoulder. As he left the field, in what was his final game for the club, a 100+ point defeat was a bitter pill to swallow and he deserved more from those that shared the field with him that day. Heroes don't always get the send off they deserve and this was certainly the case for Louis Cloete.