Thomas du Toit to join Bath after 2023 Rugby World Cup – ‘He is a world-class operator at scrum time’

South Africa tighthead prop Thomas du Toit will be a part of Tub after the World Cup later this 12 months.

Du Toit has been at United Rugby Championship aspect Sharks since 2014 and was a part of the South Africa crew that gained the World Cup in 2019.

He additionally spent three months at Irish Pro14 aspect Munster on the finish of 2014, earlier than returning to Sharks.

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“Thomas is a winner,” mentioned Tub head of rugby Johann van Graan. “He has expertise of successful on the highest degree, having reached the top of world rugby with the Springboks.

“He’s a world-class operator at scrum time. There are usually not many gamers on this planet who can play on either side of the scrum to a global commonplace, keep management and have damaging energy. He’s one other participant we have now added to our squad who additionally possesses improbable carrying means to get his aspect over the gainline.

“Thomas is a improbable chief having been captain of The Sharks and South Africa A and we’re delighted he has chosen Tub to proceed his rugby journey.”

Tub are at the moment joint backside of the Premiership desk, with Newcastle Falcons, having gained 4 of their 16 video games this season.

Du Toit says he’s eager to contribute and bolster the membership’s future.

“Once I spoke to Johann and heard his imaginative and prescient for Tub, I used to be excited and knew it was the place I needed to be,” he added.

“I need to problem myself and develop my sport in an surroundings which has a want to progress and obtain.

“Everybody talks about how iconic a spot The Rec is to play at and I’ve heard that supporters pack it out each time which is particular.”