Jan Nathaniel du Plessis (born 16 November 1982 in Bethlehem, Free State) is a former South African rugby union player, who played as a prop for Montpellier in the French Top 14 and the Lions in Super Rugby.

Nov 18, 2021 · Full name: Jan Nathaniel du Plessis; Nickname: Jannie; Famous for: Springbok star; Gender: Male; Place of birth: Bethlehem, South Africa; Date of birth: 16 November 1982; Zodiac: Scorpio; Jannie du Plessis' age: 39 in 2021; Current residence: Bethlehem; Nationality: South African; Ethnicity: Caucasian; Sexuality: Straight; Jannie du Plessis ...

Nov 17, 2021 · The 10-month-old son of Jannie du Plessis has drowned in a tragic accident on the same day the ex-Springbok prop celebrated his 39th birthday.

Nov 17, 2021 · Rugby Star Jannie Du Plessis' 10-Month-Old Son Drowns at Family Pool. The South African rugby star was celebrating his 39th birthday when his son died

Nov 17, 2021 · The world woke up to the news on Wednesday morning that the one-year-old son of former Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis had tragically drowned in the family swimming pool.

Jun 19, 2023 · SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander paid tribute to Rugby World Cup-winning brothers, Jannie and Bismarck du Plessis, both of whom have retired from rugby following careers spanning 20 years, and thanked them for their loyal service to rugby.

Jannie du Plessis, a first-class tighthead, was also no stranger to the odd on-field confrontation. He joined his brother at the Sharks in 2008 and the pair, together with Tendai Mtawarira, were one of the most feared front rows in world rugby.

A veteran of 70 test caps, du Plessis won the World Cup in 2007 with the Springboks and enjoyed a stellar career where he and his younger brother Bismarck set the record for the most tests starts for brothers for South Africa.

Jannie du Plessis is a South African rugby union player, who plays as a prop for Montpellier in the French Top 14 and the Lions in Super Rugby. He won 70 caps for South Africa between 2007 and 2015. He is one of the only three South African players to earn World Cup and Currie Cup winners' medals.

Janie du Plessis is the older brother of Bismarck du Plessis, and established himself as the regular tighthead prop for the Springboks side. Despite some early criticism, du Plessis has worked on his technique to become one of the most feared scrummagers in the game.