South Africa prop Jannie Du Plessis will miss the second Tri-Nations test against New Zealand after sustaining a calf injury during the Springboks' 32-12 loss to the All Blacks at Auckland on ...

Hooker Bismarck du Plessis will return to South Africa's starting line-up for the first time in more than a year in Brisbane on Saturday after the Springboks made three changes for their Rugby ...

Bismarck du Plessis was a true enforcer of the game . He made his Springbok debut in 2007 and was a part of the squad during the 2007 Rugby World Cup, stepping in as a replacement for Pierre Spies.

Furthermore, Du Plessis played 70 test matches for South Africa. He made his debut alongside his brother, Bismarck, against Australia on 7 July 2007. Most famously, Jannie was a part of the 2007 ...