Paul de Villiers, a former South Africa Under-20 captain, has spoken about his remarkably quick climb into the Springbok set-up under Rassie Erasmus. His path to the top was far from typical, starting with a BCom degree before the national side came calling. De Villiers says he has stayed humble even with the fight for the No 6 jersey so intense. Competition at that level makes every session count, yet he refuses to let the selection battle consume him. Through it all, he has tried to keep life in perspective, aware there is more beyond rugby. He remains ready to meet whatever challenge comes next.