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Pieter-Steph du Toit is on his way back to South Africa: Where will he end up?

Pieter-Steph du Toit is the latest in a recent surge of Springbok players returning to SA from Japan.

Pieter-Steph du Toit is on his way back to South Africa: Where will he end up?

Pieter-Steph du Toit, a two-time World Rugby Player of the Year and double World Cup winner, is set to return to South Africa following his time with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz. The decision to leave Japan was mutual, with du Toit expressing gratitude for the kindness shown by the club's management and his teammates. The South African Springboks player will be immediately available to play, similar to fellow recent Japanese departures Manie Libbok, Malcolm Marx, and Kwagga Smith, who are also injured or have contract obligations that keep them in Japan.

Rumored destinations for du Toit include the Sharks, Stormers, and Bulls, with the Stormers being the most likely due to their financial constraints and existing roster of talented loose forwards. Du Toit's statement reflected his appreciation for his time in Japan, emphasizing his desire to stay with his family and the support he received from the club and its staff.

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