JP du Plessis

JP du Plessis
Full namePhillipus Jacobus Snyman du Plessis
Born (1991-04-29) 29 April 1991
Kroonstad, South Africa
Height1.84 m (6 ft 12 in)
Weight100 kg (220 lb; 15 st 10 lb)
SchoolPaul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch
Notable relativeMuller du Plessis
Rugby union career
Position Centre
Current team NOLA Gold
Youth career
2007–2009 Western Province
2009–2010 Sydney Roosters (rugby league)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011 Rebels 1 (0)
2012 Western Province 15 (15)
2012 Stormers 2 (0)
2013–2014 Montpellier 1 (0)
2014–2015 Free State Cheetahs 14 (10)
2015 Free State XV 4 (5)
2015–2016 Eastern Province Kings 15 (5)
2016 Southern Kings 7 (5)
2018–2020 San Diego Legion 26 (45)
2021– New Orleans Gold 68 (70)
Correct as of 8 July 2025
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009 South Africa Schools
Correct as of 20 May 2015

Phillipus Jacobus Snyman 'JP' du Plessis (born 29 April 1991) is a South African professional rugby union player who plays centre position for the New Orleans Gold of Major League Rugby (MLR) in the U.S.

Du Plessis previously played for the San Diego Legion in the MLR.

Du Plessis also played rugby league for the Sydney Roosters and rugby union for Super Rugby sides the Melbourne Rebels and the Stormers, as well as South African Currie Cup sides Western Province and Free State Cheetahs and French Top 14 side Montpellier.