Bismarck du Plessis
Born: May 2, 1984 (age 40)
Height: 6' 2" (189cm)
Weight: 17st 13lb (114kg)
Hometown: Bethlehem, Free State, South Africa
Position: Hooker
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Sports Mole has 19 articles about Bismarck du Plessis. Articles 1 to 19:
Cardiff Blues come from behind to beat Montpellier
Josh Navidi scores two tries as Cardiff Blues come from behind to beat Montpellier 37-27 in the European Rugby Challenge Cup.
Dec 11, 21:21
Heyneke Meyer pays tribute to retiring South Africa players
Springboks head coach Heyneke Meyer heaps praise upon South Africa's old guard as a number of them call time on their international careers following the World Cup.
Oct 31, 02:58
South Africa book last-eight spot with thumping win over USA
South Africa book their spot in the quarter-finals of the 2015 Rugby World Cup with a 64-0 win over USA in London.
Oct 7, 18:43
Live Commentary: South Africa 64-0 USA - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of South Africa's 64-0 thrashing of the USA at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 7, 16:15
South Africa hooker Bismarck du Plessis: 'We're not through yet'
Bismarck du Plessis tells Sports Mole that South Africa are not yet looking ahead to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after their victory over Scotland.
Oct 4, 02:05
Live Commentary: South Africa 34-16 Scotland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of South Africa's 34-16 win over Scotland at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 3, 16:30
South Africa forwards coach Johann van Graan: Springboks focusing on "new day"
South Africa forwards coach Johann van Graan states that the Springboks are solely focused on their upcoming Pool B fixtures following the side's shock defeat to Japan.
Sep 22, 16:12
South Africa hooker Bismarck du Plessis: 'We are not angry after Japan humbling'
Bismarck du Plessis says that anger is not the overriding emotion in the South Africa camp after they were humbled by underdogs Japan in their Rugby World Cup opener.
Sep 22, 12:29
Late Japan try stuns South Africa
A late try from Karne Hesketh gives Japan a 34-32 victory over South Africa, after the Springboks had been reduced to 14-men when Coenraad Oosthuizen received a yellow.
Sep 19, 18:50
Half-Time Report: South Africa hold narrow lead over spirited Japan
Japan more than match South Africa in an entertaining first half of the Rugby World Cup Pool B opener, with the Springboks holding a narrow 12-10 lead in Brighton.
Sep 19, 17:36
Live Commentary: South Africa 32-34 Japan - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Japan's shock win over South Africa in their opening match at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 19, 16:16
South Africa hooker Bismarck du Plessis: Springboks have "great expectations"
South Africa hooker Bismarck du Plessis believes that South Africa can mount a Rugby World Cup challenge on the back of having such an experienced squad.
Sep 15, 14:54
Heyneke Meyer unveils World Cup team, Marcell Coetzee, Cornal Hendricks miss out
South Africa head coach Heyneke Meyer names his Rugby World Cup 31-man squad, with regulars in recent years Marcell Coetzee and Cornal Hendricks missing out.
Aug 29, 08:09
Leigh Halfpenny kicks Wales to win
Leigh Halfpenny kicks four penalties to give Wales a 12-6 win over South Africa in the Autumn Internationals.
Nov 29, 16:29
South Africa defeat Wales in Cardiff
South Africa defeat Wales 24-15 in their Autumn International at the Millennium Stadium.
Nov 9, 19:24
Daniel Carter facing injury layoff
Daniel Carter is facing a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury during the All Blacks' win over the Springboks.
Sep 14, 17:43
New Zealand beat 14-man South Africa
New Zealand top the standings in the Rugby Championship after beating South Africa 29-15 this morning.
Sep 14, 10:30
Team News: John Smit returns for South Africa
Captain John Smit returns to South Africa's starting lineup for Sunday's quarter-final against Australia.
Oct 5, 19:37
Peter De Villiers makes five changes to Springboks squad
Peter de Villiers makes five changes ahead of South Africa's Tri-Nations clash with New Zealand.
Aug 17, 08:55
