Michael Josias du Plessis (born 4 November 1958) is a former South African rugby union player.Scrum.com: Michael du Plessis
Playing career
Du Plessis played for Western Province, Northern Transvaal, Transvaal, Eastern Province and the Springboks. He made his test debut against the visiting South American Jaguars team on 20 October 1984. Capped 8 times, he scored 1 try for the Springboks.
Test history No. Opponents Results (RSA 1st) Position Points Dates Venue1. South American Jaguars 32–15 Centre20 Oct 1984Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria2. South American Jaguars 22–13 Centre 27 Oct 1984 Newlands, Cape Town3. New Zealand Cavaliers 21–15 Centre 10 May 1986 Newlands, Cape Town4. New Zealand Cavaliers 18–19 Centre 17 May 1986 Kings Park, Durban5. New Zealand Cavaliers 33–18 Centre 24 May 1986 Loftus Versveld, Pretoria6. New Zealand Cavaliers 24–10 Centre 3 (dropgoal) 31 May 1986 Ellis Park, Johannesburg7. World XV 20–19 Centre 26 Aug 1989 Newlands, Cape Town8. World XV 22–16 Centre 4 (try) 2 Sep 1989 Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Personal Du Plessis is the brother of Willie du Plessis and Carel du Plessis, both former Springboks, and the father of Daniël du Plessis.
See also List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 537
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