[4] In 2003, he attended Gisborne Boys' High School and played first XV rugby in the Super 8 competition in New Zealand.

In December 2011 he joined London Wasps, on a deal taking him through to the end of the season.

[5] Having impressed during his time at Wasps Du Plessis was awarded a two-year contract.

Du Plessis signed for English Championship club London Scottish for the remainder of the 2015–2016 season.

[6] He was selected for the Namibian squad to play in the 2007 Rugby World Cup where he made three appearances.