About Tommy du Plessis
Born 1953. Tommy du Plessis is a rugby union player.
Thomas Dannhauser 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 1. 24px South American Jaguars 24–9 Scrumhalf 1 26 April 1980 Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg 2. 24px South American Jaguars 18–9 Scrumhalf 3 May 1980 Kings Park Stadium, Durban
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Who is Tommy du Plessis?
South African rugby union footballer
When was Tommy du Plessis born?
Tommy du Plessis was born on 29 June 1953 in Elsburg.
What is Tommy du Plessis's occupation?
Tommy du Plessis is a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy du Plessis. https://biography.guide/tommy-du-plessis/
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