New skipper Jean-Luc du Plessis is proud to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father, Carel, and lead Western Province against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.
The veteran playmaker is set to captain a youthful Province lineup bolstered by a number of DHL Stormers players in the Currie Cup north-south derby at Cape Town Stadium.
Speaking during a WP conference on Friday, Jean-Luc, whose cousin Dan is also a prominent player at the union, told reporters: “WP rugby runs deep in my family’s blood. For me, to be captain of this great union is a privilege and something I’m looking really forward to. “I definitely spoke to him [Carel] to give him the good news. He had some advice. He’s always smart in the way he goes about it, though, he trusts me.“We’re cut from the same cloth in terms of the way we think, so we just shared a few moments. He told me to enjoy it and make the most of the opportunity.
“I believe I’ll be a good leader for this team and that the guys will follow. First and foremost, I need to do my job as the No 10 and then help build confidence and make sure we’re all sharp mentally.”
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