# Paul de Villiers

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South African rugby union player

Rugby player

Paul de Villiers Born (2003-01-13) 13 January 2003 (age 23) George, South Africa Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) Weight 99 kg (218 lb; 15 st 8 lb) School Hoër Landbouskool Oakdale, Riversdale University Stellenbosch University Rugby union career Position 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](/source/Rugby_union) player, who plays for the [Stormers](/source/Stormers) in the [United Rugby Championship](/source/United_Rugby_Championship) and the [Western Province](/source/Stormers) in the [Currie Cup](/source/Currie_Cup). His preferred position is [flanker](/source/Flanker_(rugby_union)).[1]

## Early career

De Villiers was born in [George, South Africa](/source/George%2C_South_Africa) and was a resident of [Dagbreek](/source/Dagbreek).[2] He came through the academy system of the [Western Province](/source/Stormers), representing their U21 side.[3] De Villiers represented [South Africa U20](/source/South_Africa_national_under-20_rugby_union_team) in 2022 and 2023, being named captain in 2023.[4]

## Professional career

De Villiers made his professional debut for the [Western Province](/source/Stormers) in the [2023 Currie Cup Premier Division](/source/2023_Currie_Cup_Premier_Division), debuting against the [Sharks](/source/Sharks_(rugby_union)).[5] He would go on to make a further 2 appearances that season. He has been named in the [Stormers](/source/Stormers) squad ahead of the [2023–24 United Rugby Championship](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_United_Rugby_Championship).

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Paul de Villiers"](https://www.ultimaterugby.com/paul-de-villiers/news). *Ultimate Rugby*. Retrieved 29 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Off the field: A chat with Paul de Villiers"](https://diematie.com/2023/08/off-the-field-a-chat-with-paul-de-villiers/). *Die Matie*. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Unbeaten DHL WP U21 crowned champions"](https://wprugby.com/unbeaten-dhl-wp-u21-crowned-champions/). *Western Province*. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["WP loosie Paul de Villiers named Junior Springbok captain for World Rugby U20 Championship"](https://www.news24.com/sport/rugby/wp-loosie-paul-de-villiers-named-junior-springbok-captain-for-world-rugby-u20-championship-20230602). *Sport24*. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Sacha starts at 15 for new-look WP"](https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/sacha-starts-15-new-look-wp/). *SA Rugby Magazine*. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.

## External links

- [itsrugby.co.uk Profile](https://www.itsrugby.co.uk/players/paul-devilliers-53420.html)

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