Piet du Plessis

South African rugby union footballer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pieter George du Plessis (born 23 July 1947) is a former South African rugby union player.[1]

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Piet du Plessis
Birth namePieter George du Plessis
Date of birth (1947-07-23) 23 July 1947 (age 77)
Place of birthNylstroom, Limpopo , South Africa
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight108 kg (238 lb)
SchoolHoërskool Wonderboom, Pretoria
UniversityUniversity of Pretoria
Stellenbosch University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Tukkies ()
Maties ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
19?–1972 Northern Transvaal ()
1973–1978 Western Province ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1972 South Africa 1
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Playing career

Du Plessis studied at the University of Pretoria and Stellenbosch University and became a Professor of Business Management. He played provincial rugby for Northern Transvaal and Western Province.[2]

Du Plessis played one test for the Springboks, the 1972 test match against the touring England team at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.[3]

Test history

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No.OpponentsResults (RSA 1st)PositionTriesDatesVenue
1. England9–18Lock3 June 1972Ellis Park, Johannesburg
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