Piet du Plessis: key obituary facts
Is Piet du Plessis dead? Yes. Piet du Plessis died on August 12, 2026, at age 79.
Cause of death: Piet du Plessis's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Piet du Plessis known for?
He was a South African rugby union footballer.
More about Piet du Plessis
Born: 23 July 1947.
Place of birth: Modimolle.
Gender: male.
Occupation: rugby union player.
Also known as: Pieter George du Plessis.
Piet du Plessis, a South African rugby union player, died on August 12, 2026, aged 79.
Also known as Pieter George du Plessis, he was born in Modimolle on July 23, 1947, and played provincial rugby for Northern Transvaal and Western Province. He represented South Africa in one Test, appearing in the Springboks’ 1972 match against the touring England side at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.