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Jannie du Plessis ![South Africa]()
South Africa
Nationality 
Age
42
Position
Prop
Height
188cm
Weight
121kg
News
Latest
Two Rugby World Cup winners among 12 tighthead props inducted into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame
Tragedy strikes former Springbok prop Du Plessis
The Springboks verdict on isolated England prop Joe Marler
United Rugby Championship
LONG READ
Bismarck du Plessis still rolling back the years
Report: Six Nations haymaker thrower punished for mystery indiscretion by MHR
Stormers lose Herschel Jantjies while Lions bring in former Springbok for South African derby
Bio
Janie du Plessis is the older brother of Bismarck du Plessis, and established himself as the regular tighthead prop for the Springboks side. Despite some early criticism, du Plessis has worked on his technique to become one of the most feared scrummagers in the game. He made his debut for South Africa in 2007 against Australia and made two appearances at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
