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Jannie du Plessis

Nationality
South Africa
Age
42
Position
Prop
Height
188cm
Weight
121kg

News

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'Make sure you get this right': Bismarck du Plessis' tears as Springbok warhorse retires

Two Rugby World Cup winners among 12 tighthead props inducted into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame

Tragedy strikes former Springbok prop Du Plessis

FEATURE
INTERVIEW

Bismarck du Plessis still rolling back the years

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Bio

Janie du Plessis is the older brother of Bismarck du Plessis, and established himself as the regular tighthead prop for the Springboks side. Despite some early criticism, du Plessis has worked on his technique to become one of the most feared scrummagers in the game. He made his debut for South Africa in 2007 against Australia and made two appearances at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.