Michael du Plessis

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

Michael du Plessis
Birth nameMichael Josias du Plessis
Date of birth (1958-11-04) 4 November 1958
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
()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1984–1989 South Africa South Africa 8 (7)

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.OpponentsResults (RSA 1st)PositionPointsDatesVenue
1. South American Jaguars32–15Centre20 Oct 1984Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
2. South American Jaguars22–13Centre27 Oct 1984Newlands, Cape Town
3.New Zealand Cavaliers21–15Centre10 May 1986Newlands, Cape Town
4.New Zealand Cavaliers18–19Centre17 May 1986Kings Park, Durban
5.New Zealand Cavaliers33–18Centre24 May 1986Loftus Versveld, Pretoria
6.New Zealand Cavaliers24–10Centre3 (dropgoal) 31 May 1986Ellis Park, Johannesburg
7.World XV20–19Centre26 Aug 1989Newlands, Cape Town
8.World XV22–16Centre4 (try) 2 Sep 1989Ellis 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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