Zander du Plessis (born 8 April 2000)[4] is a South African rugby union player for the Griquas in the Currie Cup.[5] His regular positions are fly-half, centre or fullback. Current Varsity Cup record holder scored most points in a season 157 points (TUKS -2021).

Zander du Plessis
Full nameAlex-Zander du Plessis
Date of birth (2000-04-08) 8 April 2000 (age 24)[1]
Place of birthSouth Africa
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[2]
Weight95 kg (14 st 13 lb; 209 lb)[3]
SchoolGrey College, Bloemfontein
UniversityUniversity of Pretoria
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half / Centre / Fullback
Current team Lions / Griquas
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Griquas 17 (95)
2022– Lions 9 (2)
Correct as of 16 April 2024

Du Plessis was named in the Griquas side for the 2022 Currie Cup Premier Division.[6] He made his Currie Cup debut for the Griquas against the Free State Cheetahs in Round 1 of the 2022 Currie Cup Premier Division.[7]

References edit

  1. ^ "FNB UP-Tuks".
  2. ^ "Zander du Plessis". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  3. ^ "FNB UP-Tuks".
  4. ^ "FNB UP-Tuks".
  5. ^ "Zander du Plessis". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Griquas squad". @griquas_rugby on Instagram. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Pienaar's boot helps Cheetahs outclass gutsy Griquas". SA Rugby Magazine. 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2022.