Pieter George du Plessis (23 July 1947 – 12 August 2026) was a South African rugby union player.
Playing career
Du Plessis studied at the University of Pretoria and Stellenbosch University and became a Professor of Business Management. He played provincial rugby for and .
He played one test for the Springboks, the 1972 test match against the touring England team at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
Test history
No. Opponents Results (RSA 1st) Position Tries Dates Venue 1. 9–18 Lock 3 June 1972 Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Death
Du Plessis died from complications of dementia and Alzheimer's disease on 12 August 2026, at the age of 79.
See also
List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 458
References