Stormers and Springbok lock Pieter-Steph du Toit was on Monday named the 2016 South African Player of the Year at a ceremony in Johannesburg. Du Toit delivered consistent and eye-catching performances throughout Super Rugby and for the Springboks in a difficult season that has seen the national team lose five of nine Tests. In Super Rugby Du Toit racked up impressive numbers including 139 ball carries that made him the highest ranked tight forward in the competition in that category. It was a part of his game that the Stormers relied on heavily for front-foot ball. Du Toit was also second overall in terms of lineouts stolen in the competition with 14 steals and he ranked third overall for lineouts won on his own throw with 72. He also made an impressive 132 tackles and scored a respectable three tries. For the Boks his numbers were also good with 30 carries and two line breaks. He also won 22 lineouts on his own throw and stole one, which ranked second, showing just how difficult it...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.