Young loosie's star is rising

Exciting young loose forward talent Paul de Villiers (above) has enjoyed a superb start to the season with the Stormers and is aiming to continue going from strength to strength this season.

- Ross Roche

The talented 22-year-old former Junior Springbok, who made is senior debut for the team last season, has played a key part in their unbeaten start to the current campaign as part of a strong Stormers loose trio.

After being in and out of the team last season after debuting, this season he has played in every match so far, starting in the wins over Leinster and Scarlets and playing off the bench in the win over Ospreys.