Imagine being a beast in the scrum and loving every minute of it—that's the life of Thomas du Toit. At 30, this powerhouse prop is not just filling in space but savoring his pivotal role as the Springboks aim to snatch consecutive Rugby Championship titles, a feat yet to be chalked in their books. Thomas, a tighthead terror, has been a fixture in the Boks’ recent tests, throwing down against the Wallabies, the All Blacks, and the Pumas with the gusto of a kid in a candy store.
"Playing my part, whether starting or blasting in from the bench, has been a fantastic ride. These past few weeks have been nothing short of special," Du Toit shared, reflecting on his journey across the positions, even switching to loosehead when called upon. His tenure in the starting lineup has brought a fresh zeal to the Bok camp.
"Knowing I've got about 45 to 50 minutes to make my mark before Wilco Louw steps in does wonders. Wilco's a scrumming juggernaut, and having him follow up means I can go all out without any reservations,"
Du Toit said, tipping his hat to his teammate's scrummaging prowess.
With eyes set on their upcoming clash at Twickenham against Los Pumas, Du Toit and his mates are not resting on the laurels of their previous 67-30 romp. "Every game is a clean slate. This week's prep has been all about nailing the basics and keeping our processes sharp. What happened in Durban stays in Durban; we’re here to tackle the challenge right in front of us," he asserted, dismissing any distraction from their past triumphs.
As the Boks gear up for another historic showdown, the synergy within the squad is palpable, with each player dialed in and ready to make history once more. With such commitment and focus, it’s clear that Du Toit and his team are not just participants in this rugby saga but key authors of their burgeoning legacy.
Teams for the upcoming match have yet to be listed, ensuring all eyes will be on the team announcements in the days to come.
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Imagine being a beast in the scrum and loving every minute of it—that's the life of Thomas du Toit. At 30, this powerhouse prop is not just filling in space but savoring his pivotal role as the Springboks aim to snatch consecutive Rugby Championship titles, a feat yet to be chalked in their books. Thomas, a tighthead terror, has been a fixture in the Boks’ recent tests, throwing down against the Wallabies, the All Blacks, and the Pumas with the gusto of a kid in a candy store.
"Playing my part, whether starting or blasting in from the bench, has been a fantastic ride. These past few weeks have been nothing short of special," Du Toit shared, reflecting on his journey across the positions, even switching to loosehead when called upon. His tenure in the starting lineup has brought a fresh zeal to the Bok camp.
"Knowing I've got about 45 to 50 minutes to make my mark before Wilco Louw steps in does wonders. Wilco's a scrumming juggernaut, and having him follow up means I can go all out without any reservations,"
Du Toit said, tipping his hat to his teammate's scrummaging prowess.With eyes set on their upcoming clash at Twickenham against Los Pumas, Du Toit and his mates are not resting on the laurels of their previous 67-30 romp. "Every game is a clean slate. This week's prep has been all about nailing the basics and keeping our processes sharp. What happened in Durban stays in Durban; we’re here to tackle the challenge right in front of us," he asserted, dismissing any distraction from their past triumphs.
As the Boks gear up for another historic showdown, the synergy within the squad is palpable, with each player dialed in and ready to make history once more. With such commitment and focus, it’s clear that Du Toit and his team are not just participants in this rugby saga but key authors of their burgeoning legacy.
Teams for the upcoming match have yet to be listed, ensuring all eyes will be on the team announcements in the days to come.