Springbok no. 317 · Tight-head Prop
Amos du Plooy
Abraham Johannes Jacobus du Plooy · EP
1Tests
0Tries
0Tours
34Age at debut
Test career
1955
First test
6 Aug 1955, age 34 · Tight-head Prop v Britain, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Biography
Amos du Plooy played tight-head prop in the first Test against the 1955 British Isles side at Ellis Park, a 22–23 defeat, at the age of 34. It was his only cap. Born in Douglas on 31 May 1921, he represented Eastern Province. He died on 17 May 1980.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 1955 |  Britain | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | Tight-head Prop | L 22–23 | EP |