Pieter-Steph du Toit

Pieter-Steph du Toit

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Pieter-Steph du Toit is a versatile South African rugby player known for his athleticism and work rate, primarily playing as a flanker or lock. He was awarded the World Rugby Player of the Year in 2019 and has been a crucial part of the Springboks' successes, including their 2019 World Cup triumph.

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Pieter Steph du Toit is noted as the best blindside flanker.

All Blacks: Dave Rennie’s challenges to catch the Springboks by next year’s Rugby World Cup
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-14
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Pieter-Steph du Toit was at fault for a defensive misread early in the match but responded well after that.

All Blacks v Springboks: Player ratings for Rassie Erasmus’ men in Baltimore
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-13
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Pieter Steph du Toit attempted to receive treatment on the field after a try by the All Blacks.

All Blacks v Springboks: How the fourth test lasted for 105 minutes
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-13
5.0

Du Toit scored a try after Vaa’i was flat-footed.

All Blacks player ratings: How the New Zealand side rated in Baltimore
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-13
5.0

Pieter-Steph du Toit is mentioned as a player who can cover locks for the Springboks.

Springboks arrive in Dublin nursing feelings of resentment over red cards – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-17
5.0

Flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit scored two tries for the home team.

South Africa v Argentina live updates: Rugby Championship title up for grabs at Twickenham
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-04
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Pieter Steph du Toit scored the sixth try for South Africa in their historic victory over New Zealand.

Les All Blacks subissent la plus grosse défaite de leur histoire face à l’Afrique du Sud (43-10)
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-09-13
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Former world player of the year Pieter-Steph du Toit missed a tackle on Jordan in his tryline dash.

All Blacks vs Springboks: Scott Robertson builds selection options ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-10
5.0

Pieter-Steph du Toit is part of the Springboks team to face the All Blacks in Wellington.

Springboks team: Rassie Erasmus makes sweeping backline changes for second test in Wellington
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-08
7.0

Pieter-Steph du Toit remains a fearsome prospect for the Springboks.

All Blacks v Springboks: Eden Park result highlights teams’ conflicting trajectories – Gregor Paul
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-07
7.0

Pieter-Steph du Toit is a very hard man to stop.

Springboks player ratings: The South African stars who struggled against All Blacks
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-07
7.0

Flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit is among the injured players.

South Africa v Australia live updates: Rugby Championship test, Cape Town
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-23
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Pieter-Steph du Toit won the title of World Rugby player of the year, which Savea lost.

Super Rugby Pacific: Ardie Savea’s frustration as Moana Pasifika wait for first win of 2025
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-01
7.0

Pieter-Steph du Toit is mentioned as one of the Bok bruisers facing an inhumane workload.

When Springboks join the Six Nations, then you can call it ‘rugby’s greatest championship’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-02-14
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