Amy du Plessis

Amy du Plessis (born 7 July 1999) is a South African born, New Zealand rugby union player. She made her Black Ferns debut off the bench on 4 November 2020 against the New Zealand Barbarians at Waitākere. She started in the second match.[1][2]

Amy du Plessis
Date of birth (1999-07-07) 7 July 1999
Place of birthKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Height1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022 Matatū (0)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2020 Otago 15 (45)
2021– Canterbury ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–  New Zealand 2 (0)

Early life

Du Plessis was born in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Her family immigrated and settled in Invercargill when she was seven. She was a key part of Southland Girls' High School's rugby success. She helped win their first national Top 4 final in 2016.[1]

Career

Du Plessis made her debut for Otago in 2018. She played for the Probables against the Possibles in the Black Ferns trial in 2020.[3][4] She appeared for the Black Ferns 15s at the Takiwhitu Tuturu Pure Sevens tournament in Hataitai Park, Wellington.[5]

In 2021, she was selected for the Matatū squad for the inaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki in 2022.[6][7][8][9]

References
  1. Savory, Logan (22 November 2020). "Southland's Amy du Plessis emerges as Rugby World Cup prospect". Stuff. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  2. "Du Plessis set for Black Ferns debut". Otago Daily Times Online News. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  3. "Possibles v Probables named for Black Ferns trial match". allblacks.com. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  4. "Bay of Plenty women named in Possibles v Probables". NZ Herald. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  5. "The Black Ferns 7s compete with their XVs sisters – Planet Sevens". 10 April 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  6. "Alumni News: Amy du Plessis in Matatū Rugby Squad for 2022!". Southland Girls' High School. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  7. Foote, Stephen (4 November 2021). "Super Rugby Aupiki: Black Fern-laden squads announced for inaugural women's tournament". Newshub. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  8. "Super Rugby Aupiki women's franchises confirm squads". NZ Sports Wire. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  9. "Matatū confirm their inaugural 2022 squad". Crusaders Rugby. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
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