Jannie Du Plessis rugby player
Jannie Du Plessis rugby player

Jannie Du Plessis

16th Nov 1982 1.88m/121kg Tighthead Prop

Lions welcome back Jaco Kriel ahead of Currie Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Lions travel to Kimberley, the scene where the Currie Cup originated 128 years ago, to do battle with the Tafel Lager Griquas for the kick-off of the 2020 Currie Cup on Saturday 28 November.   In...

Everything you need to know about round four of Super Rugby Unlocked

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Lions play their first Super Rugby Unlocked home match on Friday evening when they face the Griquas in a testing encounter in Johannesburg. Kick-off at Emirates Airline Park is at 19h00 (SA Time).   Last...

Everything you need to know about round three of Super Rugby Unlocked

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Pumas and the Stormers kick off the third round of Super Rugby Unlocked action at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday. The match starts at 19h00 and is the first encounter at this level between...

Eleven Twin Brothers In Rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Professional rugby is somewhat of a family business with there being numerous examples of fathers and sons representing clubs and countries with the same being said of brothers.   While...

Montpellier could face punishment having reportedly disguised the salaries of Johan Goosen and other star players

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Montpellier have long been in the sights of the TOP14 salary cap manager but recent developments could see the club face punishment.     Last week French newspaper Midi Olympique...

The Day The Joker Cut His Teeth - Joe Marler's Test Debut

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having captained England U18 and represented the country’s U20 side as well, Joe Marler looked set toone day  take the field for the senior side. That eventuality finally transpired in June...

8 Players With Alternative Careers You May Not Have Known About

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Today, most players are scouted from an early age and their ability on the pitch takes care of their financial needs. However, some well-known players from the modern and recent eras have dabbled in alternate...

Blood Brothers - Siblings In Rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The genes required for good rugby players run stronger in some families than in others. We take a look at 10 sets of brothers in the modern and recent era who have made it to the top.   Mako and...

Swap Players – Champions Cup & Challenge Cup

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The following players have been nominated by their clubs as incoming Swap Players for the 2019/20 Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup tournaments.   The registration of the incoming players...

Samoan scrumhalf Fotuali'i set for Top 14 switch

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Montpellier head coach Vern Cotter has moved closer to completing his squad for next season with the signing of Bath and Samoan scrumhalf Kahn Fotuali'i, according to L'Equipe.   Fotuali'i...