Springbok no. 166 · Lock
Nick du Plessis
Nicolaas Johannes du Plessis · W-Tvl
5Tests
0Tries
1Tours
26Age at debut
Test career
192119221924
First test
27 Aug 1921, age 26 · Loose-head Prop v New Zealand, Eden Park, Auckland
Last test
13 Sep 1924, age 29 · Lock v Britain, Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth
Biography
Nick du Plessis was a Western Transvaal forward who played five Tests and never lost one. Born in Steynsburg on 4 December 1894 and educated at Paul Roos Gymnasium, he studied at Victoria College in Stellenbosch and became a teacher.
He played two Tests in New Zealand in 1921, including the 9–5 win at Eden Park, and three against the 1924 British Isles side. His nephew Felix du Plessis later captained South Africa. He died on 10 August 1949.
Test history
5 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 1921 |  New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Loose-head Prop | W 9–5 | W-Tvl |
| 17 Sep 1921 | New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Loose-head Prop | D 0–0 | W-Tvl |
| 16 Aug 1924 |  Britain | Kingsmead, Durban | Lock | W 7–3 | W-Tvl |
| 23 Aug 1924 | Britain | Wanderers (Old Wanderers), Johannesburg | Lock | W 17–0 | W-Tvl |
| 13 Sep 1924 | Britain | Crusaders (St George's Park), Port Elizabeth | Lock | D 3–3 | W-Tvl |