Petrus du Plessis


Petrus du Plessis is a professional rugby player for Glasgow Warriors. He plays as a Tighthead Prop. He now coaches at the club.

Rugby Union career

Professional career

He joined Saracens in the 2009-10 season from Nottingham. Whilst at Saracens he helped them win three Premiership titles in 2011, 2015 and 2016. He was a replacement in 2011 but started in both 2015 and 2016.
On 2 June, 2017 it was announced du Plessis would be moving to London Irish for the 2017-18 English Premiership season.
He was released from London Irish and signed by Glasgow Warriors on 9 October, 2018.

Coaching career

He was made scrum coach of Glasgow Warriors on 3 June 2019. He has signed until 2021 and the deal may also involve playing when required.

Acting career

du Plessis also made his acting debut after appearing in London Fields as Marmaduke's carer alongside Billy Bob Thornton and Theo James. He also joined the cast of Gatwick Gangsters in 2014.

Physiotherapy career

du Plessis is also a qualified physiotherapist and graduated from the University of Salford in 2008.