Renzo du Plessis
| Born | 12 July 2002 Tzaneen, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 108 kg (238 lb; 17 st 0 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Hoërskool Ben Vorster | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Renzo du Plessis (born 12 July 2002) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the Lions and Golden Lions. His preferred position is Flanker.[1]
Early career
Du Plessis is from Tzaneen and attended Hoërskool Ben Vorster where he was head boy.[2] He represented the SA Schools A side in 2019,[3] having come through the youth sides of the Limpopo Blue Bulls and the Sharks, representing the Sharks U20 side.[4]
Professional career
Du Plessis moved to Johannesburg and made his professional debut for the Golden Lions in the 2023 Currie Cup Premier Division,[5] who he has continued to represent since, winning Currie Cup Player of the Year for 2024.[6] He made his Lions debut in September 2024,[7] and has continued to represent the side since.[8]
References
- ^ "Renzo du Plessis". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Tzaneen's Renzo du Plessis is rugby's new powerhouse". Scrolla. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "SA Schools squads named for U18 International Series". SA Rugby. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Chasing a top four finish". Sharks. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Griquas narrowly beat Lions in Currie Cup humdinger at Ellis Park". IOL. 16 April 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Kolbe, Roos step up to clinch top SA Rugby Awards". SA Rugby. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "'It's going to be rough': Ulster geared up for South African challenge against Lions". Irish Times. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Lions' Renzo du Plessis sets sights on URC opportunities after Springbok camp". IOL. 15 March 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.