About Fonnie du Toit
Lived 1920 – 2001 (aged 81). Fonnie du Toit was a South African rugby union player.
Pieter Alfonso "Fonnie" du Toit (13 March 1920 – 21 July 2001) was a South African international rugby union player.
Biography Born in Vryburg, du Toit was an insurance agent by profession.
A sturdy scrum–half, du Toit represented Northern Transvaal and was capped eight times for the Springboks, as a halfback partner of provincial teammate Hannes Brewis. He debuted in their home series against the All Blacks in 1949, featuring in three of the tour Test matches. His try in the final international in Port Elizabeth helped the Springboks to sweep the series. He next represented the Springboks on their 1951–52 tour and played in all five of the internationals, again winning each one. For the final fixture in England, against Midland Counties, du Toit was the stand in Springboks captain.
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Who was Fonnie du Toit?
rugby union player
When was Fonnie du Toit born?
Fonnie du Toit was born on 13 March 1920 in Vryburg.
When did Fonnie du Toit die?
Fonnie du Toit died on 21 July 2001 in Pretoria.
What was Fonnie du Toit's occupation?
Fonnie du Toit was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Fonnie du Toit?
Fonnie du Toit was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fonnie du Toit. https://biography.guide/fonnie-du-toit/
MLA: "Fonnie du Toit." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fonnie-du-toit/.
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