Amos du Plooy
South African rugby union player and coach
About Amos du Plooy
Lived 1921 – 1980 (aged 58). Amos du Plooy was a South African rugby union player and rugby union coach.
Abraham Johannes Jacobus "Amos" du Plooy (31 May 1921 – 17 May 1980) was a South African rugby international.
Career Du Plooy matriculated at Douglas and began studying at Stellenbosch University in 1939. In 1942 he was selected for . He then went to play for and played in more than 100 matches for Eastern Province and led the team for 10 years. After the Eastern Province team beat the British Lions 20–0 in 1955, Du Plooy became a Springbok at the age of 35. He only played the one test match for the Springboks.
Test history No. Opponents Results(SA 1st) Position Tries Dates Venue 1. 25–9 Tighthead prop 6 Aug 1955 Ellis Park, Johannesburg
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Who was Amos du Plooy?
South African rugby union player and coach (1921–1980)
When was Amos du Plooy born?
Amos du Plooy was born on 31 May 1921 in South Africa.
When did Amos du Plooy die?
Amos du Plooy died on 17 May 1980 in Thornhill.
What was Amos du Plooy's occupation?
Amos du Plooy was a rugby union player and rugby union coach.
What nationality was Amos du Plooy?
Amos du Plooy was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Amos du Plooy. https://biography.guide/amos-du-plooy/
MLA: "Amos du Plooy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/amos-du-plooy/.
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