Paul de Villiers explained

Paul de Villiers
Birth Date:13 January 2003
Birth Place:George, South Africa
Height:1800NaN0
Weight:960NaN0
Position:Flanker
Currentclub: /
Years1:2023–
Apps1:3
Points1:0
Years2:2023–
Repyears1:2022–2023
Repteam1:South Africa U20
Repcaps1:9
Reppoints1:0
Clubupdate:29 October 2023
Repupdate:29 October 2023

Paul de Villiers (born 13 January 2003) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the in the United Rugby Championship and the 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, 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 in the 2023 Currie Cup Premier Division, debuting against the .[5] He would go on to make a further 2 appearances that season. He has been named in the squad ahead of the 2023–24 United Rugby Championship.

External links

Notes and References

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