Pieter-Steph du Toit

No-frills Frans favourite for SA award

Frans Malherbe is the unlikely but most deserving recipient of SA Rugby’s Player of the Year award after his consistent performances for the DHL Stormers and the Boks, writes MARK KEOHANE.

epa10946241 South Africa captain Siya Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis trophy after the team won the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa in Saint-Denis, France, 28 October 2023. EPA/YOAN VALAT

Five Boks in World Cup XV

A World Cup-winning Springbok quintet have been recognised among the standout performers at France 2023.

Five Boks in 2023 World XV

A World Cup-winning Springbok quintet have been recognised among the standout performers over the last calendar year of international rugby.

South Africa's flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit (C) and South Africa's fly-half Handre Pollard celebrate after victory during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

O’Driscoll: Du Toit ‘best blindside in the world’

Former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll marveled at the “phenomenal” Pieter-Steph du Toit’s World Cup performance for the Springboks.

Pieter-Steph du Toit celebrates with his Springbok teammates PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Mbongeni Mbonambi, Willie Le Roux and Pieter-Steph Du Toit of South Africa celebrate after defeating New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Boks hail ‘Malmesbury Missile’ Du Toit

Jacques Nienaber sang the praises of the “phenomenal” Pieter-Steph du Toit after his man-of-the-match performance in the Springboks’ World Cup triumph.

Boks won’t play England on emotions

Bongi Mbonambi has dismissed England’s talk of revenge in Saturday’s World Cup clash, with Bok teammate Pieter-Steph du Toit drawing motivation from his compatriots.

Jesse Kriel post-match after the Boks beat France in Paris

Boks say bring on England!

In the aftermath of the Springboks’ win over France, Faf de Klerk, Jesse Kriel and Pieter-Steph du Toit shared their thoughts on the upcoming World Cup semi-final with England.

South Africa's flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit (C) runs with the ball during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France on September 10, 2023.

Pieter-Steph smashes way to MVP

Pieter-Steph du Toit’s performance in South Africa’s World Cup opener against Scotland left fans delighted with the Springbok blindside flank.

Watch: Pieter-Steph’s revival

Here are some of Pieter-Steph du Toit’s best moments as the Springboks’ blindsider has rediscovered his Player of the Year form ahead of the World Cup.

World Cup countdown: 7 days to go!

We’re one week away from the start of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and the SARugbymag.co.za hails the best blindside flankers to represent the Springboks in tournament history.