Michael du Plessis
South African rugby union footballer
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Michael Josias du Plessis (born 4 November 1958) is a former South African rugby union player.[1]
BornMichael Josias du Plessis
4 November 1958
4 November 1958
Somerset East, Eastern Cape
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight87 kg (192 lb)
SchoolGill College, Somerset East
| Born | Michael Josias du Plessis 4 November 1958 Somerset East, Eastern Cape | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Gill College, Somerset East | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Stellenbosch University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Willie du Plessis (brother), Carel du Plessis (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 |
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| 1. |  South American Jaguars | 32–15 | Centre | 20 Oct 1984 | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | |
| 2. | 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
- List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 537