Paul de Villiers

{{short description|South African rugby union player}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}} {{Infobox rugby biography | name = Paul de Villiers | image = Paul de Villiers 2022.jpg | image_size = | caption = | fullname = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|1|13|df=y}} | birth_place = [[George, South Africa|George]], South Africa | height = {{convert|180|cm|ftin|0|abbr=on}} | weight = {{convert|99|kg|lb stlb|0|abbr=on}} | school = Hoër Landbouskool Oakdale, [[Riversdale, South Africa|Riversdale]] | university = Stellenbosch University | relatives = | occupation = | spouse = | position = [[Flanker (rugby union)|Flanker]] | currentclub = {{Rut|Stormers}} / {{Rut|Western Province}} | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = | years1 = 2023– | clubs1 = {{Rut|Western Province}} | apps1 = 11 | points1 = 10 | years2 = 2023– | clubs2 = {{Rut|Stormers}} | apps2 = | points2 = | repyears1 = 2022–2023 | repteam1 = [[South Africa national under-20 rugby union team|South Africa U20]] | repcaps1 = 9 | reppoints1 = 0 | clubupdate = 29 October 2023 | repupdate = 29 October 2023 | ru_sevensnationalyears1 = | ru_sevensnationalteam1 = | ru_sevensnationalcomp1 = | ru_sevensupdate = }}

'''Paul de Villiers''' (born 13 January 2003) is a South African [[rugby union]] player, who plays for the {{Rut|Stormers}} in the [[United Rugby Championship]] and the {{Rut|Western Province}} in the [[Currie Cup]]. His preferred position is [[Flanker (rugby union)|flanker]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ultimaterugby.com/paul-de-villiers/news|title=Paul de Villiers|work=Ultimate Rugby|access-date=29 October 2023}}</ref>

==Early career== De Villiers was born in [[George, South Africa]] and was a resident of [[Dagbreek]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://diematie.com/2023/08/off-the-field-a-chat-with-paul-de-villiers/|title=Off the field: A chat with Paul de Villiers|work=Die Matie|date=7 August 2023|access-date=29 October 2023}}</ref> He came through the academy system of the {{Rut|Western Province}}, representing their U21 side.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://wprugby.com/unbeaten-dhl-wp-u21-crowned-champions/|title=Unbeaten DHL WP U21 crowned champions|work=Western Province|date=13 October 2023|access-date=29 October 2023}}</ref> De Villiers represented [[South Africa national under-20 rugby union team|South Africa U20]] in 2022 and 2023, being named captain in 2023.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.news24.com/sport/rugby/wp-loosie-paul-de-villiers-named-junior-springbok-captain-for-world-rugby-u20-championship-20230602|title=WP loosie Paul de Villiers named Junior Springbok captain for World Rugby U20 Championship|work=Sport24|date=2 June 2023|access-date=29 October 2023}}</ref>

==Professional career== De Villiers made his professional debut for the {{Rut|Western Province}} in the [[2023 Currie Cup Premier Division]], debuting against the {{Rut|Sharks (Currie Cup)}}.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/sacha-starts-15-new-look-wp/|title=Sacha starts at 15 for new-look WP|work=SA Rugby Magazine|date=24 March 2023|access-date=29 October 2023}}</ref> He would go on to make a further 2 appearances that season. He has been named in the {{Rut|Stormers}} squad ahead of the [[2023–24 United Rugby Championship]].

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== *[https://www.itsrugby.co.uk/players/paul-devilliers-53420.html itsrugby.co.uk Profile]

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