Du Toit reflects on growth as he departs Bath for The Sharks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Thomas du Toit, the 31-year-old prop, concludes his three-season tenure at Bath and returns to South Africa's The Sharks. After a strong season that included a Premiership title victory, du Toit praised head coach Johann Van Graan for fostering growth among the players. He highlighted his memorable performance against Leicester Tigers, where he scored a hat trick. Du Toit aims to maintain close family ties by leaving Bath, emphasizing the importance of personal relationships over professional ambitions.
- •Du Toit made 74 appearances for Bath, scoring 150 points.
- •He helped Bath secure their first Premiership title in 29 years.
- •Du Toit praised the coaching staff for his development as a player.
- •He expressed a desire to reconnect with family upon returning to South Africa.
- •His final match with Bath was a playoff defeat to Exeter Chiefs.
- 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — Du Toit proud of 'incredible growth' as he departs Bath
"31 year-old prop Thomas du Toit reflects on three seasons at the Recreation Ground as he returns to South Africa.
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