Paul de Villiers

Paul de Villiers
Date of birth (2003-01-13) 13 January 2003 (age 21)
Place of birthGeorge, South Africa
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight99 kg (218 lb; 15 st 8 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Stormers / Western Province
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023– Western Province 11 (10)
2023– Stormers ()
Correct as of 29 October 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022–2023 South Africa U20 9 (0)
Correct as of 29 October 2023

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]

Early career

De 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

De 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

  1. ^ "Paul de Villiers". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Off the field: A chat with Paul de Villiers". Die Matie. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Unbeaten DHL WP U21 crowned champions". Western Province. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  4. ^ "WP loosie Paul de Villiers named Junior Springbok captain for World Rugby U20 Championship". Sport24. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Sacha starts at 15 for new-look WP". SA Rugby Magazine. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.


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