PAUL DE VILLIERS

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Paul de Villiers: Springboks will come back stronger after Australia defeat

Paul de Villiers insists the Springboks will use the defeat against Australia as added motivation when the Nations Championship resumes in November.

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Nick Mallet backs Paul de Villiers to be a future Springbok captain

Former Springbok head coach Nick Mallet believes Paul de Villiers has the maturity to lead the team in the future after impressing in his first three matches in green and gold.

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Massive Shoes to fill - Paul de Villiers

Springbok debutant Paul de Villiers, who replaced injured captain Siya Kolisi at openside flanker, says he had big shoes to fill.

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Paul de Villiers earns praise from Springbok mentors ahead of debut

Stormers flanker Paul de Villiers has earned the praise of current and former Springbok coaches Rassie Erasmus and Nick Mallett.

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Paul de Villiers embracing Springbok intensity as first cap beckons

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.

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Paul de Villiers relishing chance to take on 'proper team' Leinster

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.

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