Paul de Villiers

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Paul de Villiers
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Born (2006-01-13) 13 January 2006 (age 20)
George, South Africa
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight99 kg (218 lb; 15 st 8 lb)
SchoolHoër Landbouskool Oakdale, Riversdale
UniversityStellenbosch University
Rugby union career
Position Flanker
Current team Stormers / Western Province
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023– Western Province 11 (10)
2023– Stormers
Correct as of 29 October 2023
International career
YearsTeamApps(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]

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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.