Paul de Villiers

Paul de Villiers
Date of birth	13 January 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	George, South Africa
Height	180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	99 kg (218 lb; 15 st 8 lb)
School	Hoër Landbouskool Oakdale, Riversdale
Rugby union career
Position(s)
Position(s)	Flanker
Current team	Stormers / Western Province
Senior career
Years	Team
2023–	Western Province
2023–	Stormers
	Correct as of 29 October 2023
International career
Years	Team
2022–2023	South Africa U20
	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]

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.