Michael du Plessis

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Michael du Plessis
Birth nameMichael Josias du Plessis
Date of birth (1958-11-04) 4 November 1958 (age 63)
Place of birthSomerset East, Eastern Cape
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight87 kg (192 lb)
SchoolGill College, Somerset East
UniversityStellenbosch University
Notable relative(s)Willie du Plessis (brother), Carel du Plessis (brother), Jacques du Plessis (brother)
ChildrenDaniël du Plessis
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Fly-half
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1982–1986, 1988–1989
1985
1987
1990–1992
Western Province
Northern Transvaal
Transvaal
Eastern Province
()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1984–1989 South Africa 8 (7)

Michael Josias du Plessis (born 4 November 1958) is a former South African rugby union player.[1]

Playing career[]

Du Plessis played for Western Province, Northern Transvaal, Transvaal, Eastern Province and the Springboks. He made his test debut against the visiting South American Jaguars team on 20 October 1984.[2] Capped 8 times, he scored 1 try for the Springboks.

Test history[]

No. Opponents Results (RSA 1st) Position Points Dates Venue
1. Flag sudamerica xv 1980.jpg South American Jaguars 32–15 Centre 20 Oct 1984 Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
2. Flag sudamerica xv 1980.jpg South American Jaguars 22–13 Centre 27 Oct 1984 Newlands, Cape Town
3. New Zealand Cavaliers 21–15 Centre 10 May 1986 Newlands, Cape Town
4. New Zealand Cavaliers 18–19 Centre 17 May 1986 Kings Park, Durban
5. New Zealand Cavaliers 33–18 Centre 24 May 1986 Loftus Versveld, Pretoria
6. New Zealand Cavaliers 24–10 Centre 3 (dropgoal) 31 May 1986 Ellis Park, Johannesburg
7. World XV 20–19 Centre 26 Aug 1989 Newlands, Cape Town
8. World XV 22–16 Centre 4 (try) 2 Sep 1989 Ellis Park, Johannesburg

Personal[]

Du Plessis is the brother of Willie du Plessis and Carel du Plessis, both former Springboks, and the father of Daniël du Plessis.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Scrum.com: Michael du Plessis
  2. ^ van der Merwe, Floris (2007). Matieland is Rugbyland 1980-2006. Stellenbosch: Sun Press. p. 135. ISBN 978-1-920109-79-0.
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