Bismarck du Plessis was one of the most ferocious forwards to ever play for the Springboks. We take a closer look at what he's up to now.
Bismarck du Plessis with his family after retiring from rugby in 2023. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Blessed with immense talent and a formidable physical frame, Du Plessis always looked destined for Springbok honours, andHe would go on to earn 79 Test caps during an illustrious career, which included coming on a substitute in the 2007 World Cup final, while he started both of the Springboks’ winning game in the 2009 British & Irish Lions series.
Du Plessis ultimately went on to feature in three Rugby World Cups, the last of which was in 2015 when he featured in his final Springbok game in the bronze medal match against Argentina.
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