Michael du Plessis

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

Michael du Plessis

Birth name	Michael Josias du Plessis
Date of birth	4 November 1958
Place of birth	Somerset East, Eastern Cape
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), Jacques du Plessis (brother)
Children	Daniël 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)

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.	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

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.