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- ↑ "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.
