 With his hostile action and speed, he won the Man of the Series award.Le Roux had a successful county career with Sussex from 1978 to 1987, playing for the county against New Zealand in 1978 and Australia in 1985.In South Africa he played Currie Cup cricket for Western Province between 1975 and 1989 and was cricketer of the year in 1978, 1986 and 1987.