Paul de Villiers (born 13 January 2003) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship and the Western Province in the Currie Cup. His preferred position is flanker.[1]
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| Date of birth | 13 January 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | George, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 99 kg (218 lb; 15 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early career
editDe Villiers was born in George, South Africa and was a resident of Dagbreek.[2] He came through the academy system of the Western Province, representing their U21 side.[3] De Villiers represented South Africa U20 in 2022 and 2023, being named captain in 2023.[4]
Professional career
editDe Villiers made his professional debut for the Western Province in the 2023 Currie Cup Premier Division, debuting against the Sharks.[5] He would go on to make a further 2 appearances that season. He has been named in the Stormers squad ahead of the 2023–24 United Rugby Championship.
References
edit- ^ "Paul de Villiers". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Off the field: A chat with Paul de Villiers". Die Matie. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Unbeaten DHL WP U21 crowned champions". Western Province. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "WP loosie Paul de Villiers named Junior Springbok captain for World Rugby U20 Championship". Sport24. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Sacha starts at 15 for new-look WP". SA Rugby Magazine. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
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