The Lions fulcrum nearly had his career ended by a heart condition but has become of the URC's top performing back-rows.
The tragic incident happened at Du Plessis' home in the mining town of Krugersdorp, near Johannesburg, and has been confirmed by local police and Du Plessis' provincial side, the Lions.
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Many South African coaches are earning a living outside of their country, something that Jake White believes must be tackled as their IP is a major loss.
South African rugby is mourning the death of Xhosa commentator Kaunda Ntunja, who has died at the age of 38, reportedly succumbing to COVID-19.
In what is probably a first for professional rugby, Lions CEO Rudolf Straeuli has revealed that although Malcolm Marx and Conrad Jantjies were not originally on the team sheet to face the Chiefs, it was always intended for the duo to start.