Ben du Toit

Barend Abraham du Toit was a South African international rugby union player.
Born in Malmesbury, du Toit was educated at Paarl Boys' High School and Stellenbosch University.
Originally a scrum–half, du Toit was developed into a flanker by Stellenbosch coach Oubaas Mark and was a member of the Springboks squad for their 1937 South Africa rugby union [tour of Australia and New Zealand|1937 tour of Australasia], suffering a spinal injury against New South Wales which sidelined him for much of the New Zealand leg. Despite receiving advice that he risked paralysis, du Toit returned to the field for a tour match at Blenheim and also featured in their win over Ranfurly Shield holders Southland.
In 1938, du Toit was capped in three home Test matches against the British Lions.