He announced his retirement from international rugby on Sunday.
He says he hopes to undergo treatment as soon as possible before heading back to England to be with the team.
"Even though it's sad, I'm a happy man sitting here. I played for my country and I've been so blessed throughout my career."
De Villiers will see a constructive surgeon today where he hopes to get treatment for his broken jaw in the coming days.
Boys from his old school Paarl Gymnasium waited at the Cape Town International Airport to welcome the former Bok captain home.
