Pieter-Steph du Toit

South African loose forward and 2019 World Rugby Player of the Year whose exceptional versatility, outstanding ball-carrying and elite defensive work across all back-row positions make him one of the most complete players in the game.

Pieter-Steph du Toit is a South African flanker and World Rugby Player of the Year in 2019 — the first Springbok to win the award. His combination of exceptional work rate, powerful carrying, and dominant jackaling make him the benchmark for the modern loosehead flanker. A key figure in South Africa's 2019 World Cup triumph and 2023 defence, he is widely regarded as the world's best at his position.