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Jean-Luc Du Plessis

  • Position:
    Flyhalf
  • Nickname:
    JL, Wolf
  • Date of birth:
    1994-05-07
  • Place of birth:
    Cape Town
  • Height:
    180 cm
  • Weight:
    92 kg
  • School:
    Paarl Boys High
  • DHL Stormers Caps:
    63
  • Social media handles:
    Instagram: @jl_dup

What is your earliest rugby memory?

Playing rugby with my dad in the garden, since I could walk.

What has been your career highlight to date?

DHL Stormers debut in 2016. 50th DHL Stormers cap in a win against the Vodacom Bulls in the Christmas fixture.

Who has had the biggest impact on your career and why?

My father. Has always coached and mentored me.

What do you like to do when you are not playing rugby?

Play golf. Relaxed times with mates preferably around a fire.

Who has been the most influential person in your life and why?

Father. Been the best role model when it comes to not only playing rugby but more importantly being a person.

What is your favourite city you have visited and why?

Always enjoyed our Buenos Aires trips with the Stormers. Tokyo is also an amazing city.

What is your favourite meal?

Lamb shank.

Who was your rugby hero growing up?

Carlos Spencer.

If you could invite any five people to a braai, who would they be?

My groomsman and brother.

Which DHL Stormers player do you think is most likely to become a coach one day and why?

I can see myself coaching one day. Love for the game.

Best and worst dressed in the squad?

Worst dressed: Gareth Wright . Best dressed: Dan du Plessis.

Funniest person in the squad and why?

Dobbo - borderline offensive humor which I enjoy.

Scoring

  • Tries scored

    1

Attack

  • Carries

    15

  • Metres made

    17

  • Passes

    10

  • Offloads

    1

  • Clean breaks

    1

  • Crossed gainline

    7

  • Post-contact metres

    8

Defence

  • Tackles

    16

  • Dominant tackle contact

    2

  • Contested breakdown

    1

Lineout

  • Line-out throws won

    1

Kicking

  • Kicks in play

    3

  • Kicking metres

    59

  • Attacking kicks

    1

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