Rudolf Straeuli, CEO of Du Plessis' rugby club, the Lions, confirmed the accident to News24 Wednesday, noting that the infant died while Du Plessis was celebrating his 39th birthday with family. "We, ...

Doctor Jannie du Plessis, brother of Bismarck, was performing a Caesarean section when BJ Botha tore knee ligaments against the USA and was ruled out of the 2007 World Cup.

Former Springbok Jannie du Plessis has returned to training with his Emirates Lions teammates but won’t be expected to play anytime soon following the family tragedy he experienced last week.

Image caption, Prop Jannie du Plessis has won 26 South Africa caps Wales' pack strength was behind South Africa naming five forwards on the bench for Sunday's World Cup clash, says prop Jannie du ...

South Africa prop Jannie du Plessis says Wales' pack strength was behind South Africa naming five forwards on the bench for Sunday's World Cup clash.