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Bio
Name | Pieter-Steph du Toit |
Net Worth | $5 million |
Occupation | Rugby player |
Age | 31 years |
Height | 2.01m |
Pieter-Steph du Toit is a South African professional rugby union player. Du Toit plays as a lock or a flanker for the South Africa national team and the Toyota Verblitz in Japan Rugby League One. After winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup with South Africa, he was awarded the 2019 World Rugby Player of the Year.
Pieter Stephanus du Toit was born on August 20, 1992 (age 31 years) in Cape Town, South Africa. He is the son of South African parents. He is the grandson of former Springbok prop, Piet “Spiere” du Toit and is the older brother of Johan, also a professional rugby player. The two brothers were contracted to the Sharks at the same time (in 2014 and 2015) before reuniting at the Stormers from 2017 onwards. He went to school at Hoërskool Swartland where he played mostly in the back row.
Du Toit was a member of the South Africa Under 20 team that won the 2012 IRB Junior World Championship. In July 2013, Du Toit signed a two-year contract extension with the Sharks. The Sharks announced his departure in October 2015.
He made his South Africa Test debut versus Wales in Cardiff on 9 November 2013 at age 21. Du Toit has since become a regular for the Springboks and was a part of the South African team for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Du Toit came off the bench in the quarter-final, when South Africa beat Wales 23–19 at Twickenham Stadium. The following season saw Du Toit become a regular starter for South Africa, under new head coach, Allister Coetzee.
On 2 June 2018, Du Toit became the 60th captain of South Africa, as he led the Springboks out against Wales, losing the match 20–22. Du Toit also took part in the mid-year series against England, which South Africa won. He moved to the back row from 2019 onwards.
Du Toit was named in South Africa’s squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. South Africa won the tournament, defeating England in the final. He was awarded the World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in 2019.
His remarkable achievements have earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. He is one of the richest and most influential professional rugby union players in South Africa. He stands at an appealing height of 2.01m and has a good body weight which suits his personality.
Pieter-Steph du Toit Wife
Is Pieter-Steph du Toit married? Pieter-Steph du Toit is a married man. He is married to Willemien Du Toit. The couple had their wedding in South Africa. His wife is a physiotherapist. The professional rugby union player rarely speaks about his personnel.
Pieter-Steph du Toit Salary
Pieter-Steph du Toit’s salary per month and other career earnings are over $358,000 dollars annually.
Pieter-Steph du Toit Net Worth
How much is Pieter-Steph du Toit worth? Pieter-Steph du Toit’s net worth is estimated at around $5 million. His main source of income is from his primary work as a professional rugby union player.