Pieter-Steph du Toit Biography
South African born rugby player, Pieter-Steph du Toit, is well known as a member of the Stormers club in South Africa. He plays as a lock or a flanker for the Stormers in Super Rugby and the South African national team. His team, the Springbok, won the 2019 Rugby World Cup against England and was awarded the 2019 Men’s World Rugby Player of the Year.
Pieter-Steph du Toit Education
Du Toit attended the Hoërskool Swartland school where he played mostly in the back row. He joined the team South Africa Under 20 Team where they won the IRB Junior World Championship in 2012.
Pieter-Steph du Toit Rugby
When he was 21 years old, Toit joined Springbok where he played his first match versus Wales in Cardiff on 9 November 2013. He 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, where South Africa beat Wales, 23-19, at Twickenham Stadium.
When Head Coach Allister Coetzee joined the team in April 2016, he became a regular starter for Springbok. He was appointed captain of the Springboks on 2nd June 2018, becoming the 60th captain of the national team. He led the team against Wales and lost the match at 20-22. By not losing hope, he participated in the mid-year England series in which his team won.
Pieter-Steph du Toit Age
Pieter Stephanus du Toit was born on 20 August 1993. He celebrates his birthday every August 20th.
Pieter-Steph du Toit Family
Steph was born to Annalene Du Toit and Pieter Du Toit. 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.
Pieter-Steph du Toit Wife
Pieter-Steph got married to Willemien Du Toit a Physiotherapist. The couple is blessed with one child together.
Pieter-Steph du Toit Body Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 6.5 in'( 2 Meters)
- Weight: 120 kg(265 lbs)
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Body Shape: Not Available
- Hair Colour: Blonde
Pieter-Steph du Toit Salary
Du Toit earns an average salary of a professional rugby player in South Africa which is estimated at R609375 and R50000 monthly.
Pieter-Steph du Toit Net Worth
Working as a professional rugby player in South Africa, there is no doubt Pieter earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, his exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Pieter-Steph du Toit Stormers
Toit is a member of the South African professional rugby team in South Africa Stormers. The team has not yet won any tournament but their home stadium, Newlands, typically draws the highest average attendance figures of any ground in Super Rugby.
Pieter-Steph du Toit World Cup
Pieter-Steph 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 celebrated his win alongside his team members and captain Siya Kolisi.
Pieter-Steph du Toit Sharks
In July 2013, Du Toit signed a two-year contract extension with the Sharks. He played in the club for two more years until the club announced his departure in 2015 October.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pieter-Steph du Toit
Who is Pieter-Steph du Toit?
Du Toit is one of South Africa’s best-known and loved rugby players. He was awarded the 2019 Men’s world Rugby player of the year award with his team, The Stormers, winning the Rugby World Cup in 2019.
How old is Pieter-Steph?
Pieter-Steph is 27 years old as of 2019. He was born in 1992.
How tall is Du Tout?
He stands at a height of 6 ft” 6.5 in’
Is Pieter-Steph married?
Pieter is married to his lovely wife Willemien Du Toit.
How much is Pieter-Steph worth?
Not known.
How much does Pieter-Steph make?
Not known.
Where does Pieter live?
He lives in South Africa.
Is Pieter-Steph dead or alive?
Pieter is still alive and in good health.
Where is Pieter-Steph now?
He is a rugby player who won the Men’s World Rugby Player of the Year in 2019.