Thomas du Toit to join Bath after 2023 Rugby World Cup – ‘He is a world-class operator at scrum time’
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Published 22/03/2023 at 16:15 GMT
Bath have agreed a deal with Thomas du Toit to join the Premiership club from Sharks following the World Cup later this year. Du Toit was part of the South Africa side that won the 2019 World Cup, with the Springboks looking to defend their title in France when the tournament takes place from September 8 to October 28. Bath are currently bottom of the Premiership.
Thomas du Toit during the South African men's national rugby team captain's run at Twickenham Stadium on November 25, 2022 in London, England
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South Africa tighthead prop Thomas du Toit will join Bath after the World Cup later this year.
Du Toit has been at United Rugby Championship side Sharks since 2014 and was part of the South Africa team that won the World Cup in 2019.
He also spent three months at Irish Pro14 side Munster at the end of 2014, before returning to Sharks.
“Thomas is a winner,” said Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan. “He has experience of winning at the highest level, having reached the pinnacle of world rugby with the Springboks.
“He is a world-class operator at scrum time. There are not many players in the world who can play on both sides of the scrum to an international standard, maintain control and have destructive power. He is another player we have added to our squad who also possesses fantastic carrying ability to get his side over the gainline.
“Thomas is a fantastic leader having been captain of The Sharks and South Africa A and we are delighted he has chosen Bath to continue his rugby journey.”
Bath are currently joint bottom of the Premiership table, with Newcastle Falcons, having won four of their 16 games this season.
Du Toit says he is keen to contribute and bolster the club’s future.
“When I spoke to Johann and heard his vision for Bath, I was excited and knew it was the place I wanted to be,” he added.
“I want to challenge myself and develop my game in an environment which has a desire to progress and achieve.
“Everyone talks about how iconic a place The Rec is to play at and I’ve heard that supporters pack it out every time which is special.”
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