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Amos du Plooy

Abraham Johannes Jacobus "Amos" du Plooy (31 May 1921 – 17 May 1980) was a South African rugby international.

Career

Du Plooy matriculated at Douglas and began studying at Stellenbosch University in 1939. In 1942 he was selected for . He then went to play for and played in more than 100 matches for Eastern Province and led the team for 10 years. After the Eastern Province team beat the British Lions 20–0 in 1955, Du Plooy became a Springbok at the age of 35. He only played the one test match for the Springboks.

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