Across four United Rugby Championship appearances, du Plessis contributes primarily through his defensive work, averaging over three tackles per match and reaching six in his standout performance. His carrying load is minimal, reflecting the positional demands of a tighthead whose value is rooted in set-piece presence and defensive duty rather than ball-in-hand output.
Jannie du Plessis is a professional rugby union tighthead prop registered with the Lions, the Johannesburg-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad.
As a tighthead prop, Jannie features for the Lions across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.
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