Position

BACKS

Jean-Luc Du Plessis

Jean-Luc Du Plessis

Flyhalf

Date of Birth

1994-05-07

School

Paarl Boys High

Height

180 cm

Weight

92 kg

DHL Stormers Caps

63

Player Stats

Scoring

Tries Scored

1

Conversions

1

Attack

Carries

35

Metres Made

88

Passes

27

Clean Breaks

3

Crossed Gainline

15

Post-Contact Metres

25

Defence

Tackles

32

Dominant Tackle Contact

2

Turnovers Won

2

Kicking

Kicks In Play

8

Kicking Metres

222

Lineout

Line-outs Won Own Throw

1

ABOUT

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.