Springbok debutant Paul de Villiers, who replaced injured captain Siya Kolisi at openside flanker, says he had big shoes to fill.
Stormers flanker Paul de Villiers has earned the praise of current and former Springbok coaches Rassie Erasmus and Nick Mallett.
Paul de Villiers is relishing the prospect of upgrading his Junior Springbok jersey to a senior strip as the Springboks' season gets underway this weekend.
Stormers flanker Paul de Villiers says taking on a top team like Leinster in the semi-finals of the United Rugby Championship is what they have been training for all season.
In-form Stormers loose forward Paul de Villiers says he wants to be recognised as more than just a breakdown threat, insisting his ambition is to add value across all facets of the game.
Stormers flank Paul de Villiers knows he will have his hands full against Springboks captain Siya Kolisi at the weekend and is looking forward to the challenge.