Pieter-Steph du Toit - Ultimate Career Highlights

Pieter-Steph du Toit made his Springbok Test debut against 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.
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. He was also Player of the Match in the 2023 World Cup final against the All Blacks in the Springboks successful defense of their World Cup title, making an astounding 28 tackles.

[@superrainbow2893]

This man is an example of leading by actions. He doesn't speak, he doesn't need to. His World cup performance against the ABs will forever live on in legendary tales.

[@tertiuscilliers6412]

The man is not human, he tackles, rolls away immediately and re-joins the line, tackles again, never gives a penalty away, he hits hard, he clears out rucks, he runs in support. If he took kicks then he would do everything, he is a nonstop machine. He will be greatly missed

[@gamewithwayne4831]

One of the greatest South African players to ever wear the Jersey 👊🏻

[@meeshnozigqwaba8972]

best blindside flanker in the history of the game

[@cmac_415]

Best player in the world

[@brianharvey9765]

PSDT has a great rugby brain which is somewhat masked by his physicality. It’s one thing to be a physical machine but another thing completely to be able to use it like he does.

[@chriskloppers4924]

HULK mode! His rugby IP is far more superior than he gets credit for! Gentle giant, monster of a man on the field! You always get a sense that something special i 11:07 s bound to happen when PSDT is lurking. I feel sorry for the recipients of those missile hits. Salute🥃🥃

[@thomasdeetlefs2162]

The crazy thing is, one thing south Africa is not short on are quality flankers. For me, I've always rated Juan Smith as one of the best we ever had. And then PSDT came along. I never even thought he was the right choice to play flank, but he sure made a believer out of me. I guess this is what happens when you have a steady diet of flyhalves over the years. When the day comes that he takes the tape off for the final time, he is going to be a tough act to follow. Truly a incredible;e servant to the game.

[@mikebersiks3280]

I agree. And before Juan Smith there was Andre Venter. And before him Ruben Kruger. All great no7 flanks

[@makeperceive]

Phenomenal work rate, but he also has excellent strategic thinking given he's often right place right time, and with great low tackle technique for such a big man,

[@sandorclegane3658]

PSDT is the reason Jordie Barrett cries in the shower.

[@gvz2899]

After the final Jordie doesn't have PTSD he has PSDT!!!!

[@eti-om2gh]

WOW!! Swear he was knocked out for second in making a tackle but the dude stood up… PTSD take a bow!🇿🇦

[@meeshnozigqwaba8972]

yeah at 20:10

[@wandilenzuza5323]

"C'est magnifique" - Nelson Mandela

[@andreachristians8050]

Correct me of I'm wrong...the music playing playing in the Intro..... wasn't this the Intro to a South African rugby series in the 90's... ?

[@laurendrake2455]

Yes!! The Game!! TV series from early 1990s with Gavin Hood. That song just switched on my childhood memories, epic!

[@dreammaker9642]

Embodies the flanker on defence 😂 just one simple order, whoever hangs one to that ball for a second too late make them reconsider 😂 very efficient I wouldn’t want to chase back for a kick knowing there’s a good 80% chance PSDT is right behind you coming in hot like a truck down a hill

[@nicholasdejager6]

Death almost experienced PSDT once.

[@jancovanderwesthuizen8070]

He even has incredible speed for a big guy. Obviously not like those coloured boys but for a 2m giant, he is extremely quick

[@user-ts1bc8sj8o]

Die man pieter stef is u eister...........

[@theriddler5601]

The story that the Titanic sunk due to being hit by an iceberg is false. What truly happened is that PSDT was swimming halfway across the ocean and the Titanic just so happened to have the misfortune of bashing into him.

[@myshepspud1]

When the sharks were great. :/

[@mariuspruis8357]

Schalk Brits groot groot asb