Bismarck Du Plessis

Prop Jannie du Plessis reveals how he almost cut short his medical studies to save the family farm.

The captain missed the opening game last week when he withdrew at the last minute due to a shoulder problem, and will replace Kyle Cooper.

Just when Super Rugby is getting really exciting, it’s being interrupted by a show of mediocrity.

The red card against Springbok Bismarck du Plessis in Saturday’s rugby test between South Africa and New Zealand has been removed from his record.

Tries from Kieran Read helped New Zealand grab victory over South Africa, who had Bismarck du Plessis sent off for two contentious yellow cards.

Bismarck du Plessis has failed to make the Sharks’ matchday squad for their weekend clash against the Bulls in Durban.

New South Wales Waratahs put their season firmly back on track by coming from behind to beat a tiring Sharks side 34-30.

Bismarck du Plessis said filling captain John Smit’s boots would be one of the goals he would like to achieve when South Africa take on Samoa.

Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis says South Africa need to improve their lineout play ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup match against Fiji.

Butch James is on the bench and Lambie is at fullback as Morné takes over at flyhalf.

Bismarck du Plessis will be back at hooker for the Sharks’ Super Rugby encounter against the Brumbies in Durban on Saturday.

Although the Super 14 begins for most teams this year on Valentine’s Day, it can be assumed that there will be a minimum of love lost.

Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis and prop Gurthro Steenkamp will miss SA’s match against England on Saturday due to injury.

New Zealand on Saturday probably put paid to South Africa’s chances of winning the Tri-Nations when they beat them 19-0 at a packed Newlands Stadium.

Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis has been suspended for three weeks following an incident in Saturday’s Tri-Nations Test in Dunedin.