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Places | South Africa | |
is | Athlete Rugby union player | |
Work field | Sports | |
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Birth | 29 June 1953, Elsburg, South Africa | |
Age | 71 years | |
Star sign | Cancer |
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Biography
Thomas Dannhauser 'Tommy' du Plessis (born 29 Junie 1953) is a former South African rugby union player.
Playing career
Du Plessis played for Northern Transvaal and the Springboks. He made his international debut for the Springboks against the visiting South American Jaguars team on 26 April 1980 at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. He scored his first and only test try in his first test. Du Plessis played in two test matches for the Springboks and scored the one try.
Test history
No. | Opposition | Result (SA 1st) | Position | Tries | Date | Venue |
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1. | South American Jaguars | 24–9 | Scrumhalf | 1 | 26 April 1980 | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
2. | South American Jaguars | 18–9 | Scrumhalf | 3 May 1980 | Kings Park Stadium, Durban |