Paul de Villiers

  • Position:
    Loose Forward
  • Nickname:
    Paul
  • Date of birth:
    2003-01-13
  • Place of birth:
    George, Western-Cape
  • Height:
    181 cm
  • Weight:
    99 kg
  • School:
    Hoër Landbou Skool Oakdale
  • DHL Stormers Caps:
    12
  • Social media handles:
    Instagram: @Pauldevilliers_

What is your earliest rugby memory?

Playing rugby in the backyard with my dad.

What has been your career highlight to date?

Winning the U21 competition 2 times in a row & Playing for the Junior Boks.

Who has had the biggest impact on your career and why?

Oakdale coaches, they taught me the fundamentals of the game and how to enjoy it.

What do you like to do when you are not playing rugby?

Playing Golf or doing something that gets my head of rugby.

Who has been the most influential person in your life and why?

My parents, they formed me into the man I am today.

What is your favourite city you have visited and why?

Dublin, the people of Ireland are very friendly.

What is your favourite meal?

Steak & Chips.

Who was your rugby hero growing up?

Bryan Habana & Duane Vermeulen.

If you could invite any five people to a braai, who would they be?

Jesus, Theuns Jordaan, Johnathan(Radio Raps), Grandfather.

Which DHL Stormers player do you think is most likely to become a coach one day and why?

Brok Harris, he's got a lifetime of experience, knows all the tricks and has high standards.

Best and worst dressed in the squad?

Best dressed: Corné Weilbach Worst Dressed: Connor Evans.

Funniest person in the squad and why?

Sazi Sandi, he has a way of bringing energy to the team.