| Intro | South African rugby union player |
| Was |
Athlete Rugby union player |
| From | South Africa |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth |
9 October 1935, Petrusville |
| Death |
Hermanus |
Pieter Stephanus “Piet” du Toit, born 9 in Petrusville and died 26, was a former South African rugby international. He played as a prop.
Career
He played his first test match on 26 against French in a historic series for les Bleus.
He was later chosen for a series of four matches against the All Blacks, and helped the Springboks to two wins, one draw, and one defeat.
In 1960–61 he was selected for five games with the Springboks, who embarked on a tour of Europe. He helped beat Wales 3-0. He also participated in victories against Ireland 8-3 as well as over England 5-0 and Scotland 12-5. On 18 the South Africans drew in Paris 0-0.
Piet du Toit also took part in three victories over the Irish and Australia in 1961 to end his international career.
He spent his entire career playing for the province of Boland, now known as the Cavaliers.
Honours
- 14 caps
- Caps by season: 2 in 1958, 6 in 1960, 6 in 1961.