Bok prop's departure confirmed
NEWS: Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis has made a mid-season exit from Montpellier in the Top 14.
His time at the club was to come to an end in June 2019, but he extended his contract as a medical joker to cover the World Cup window for the side.
The 37-year-old is in negotiations with the Johannesburg-based Lions to return to South Africa – with the blessing of his French employers.
The club wished him well writing: “Another living legend bows out to us … He also delivered his last fight under the blue tunic Sunday. A huge thank you to Jannie Du Plessis who has worn our colours with honour for more than 4 seasons.”
Capped 70 times for the Springboks, the older brother of Bismarck appears to be set for at least one final season of Super Rugby.
Having moved to France in 2015 following the Rugby World Cup, the tighthead has been a standout for the Vern Cotter coached outfit since his arrival.
Une autre légende vivante nous tire sa révérence… Lui aussi a livré son dernier combat sous la tunique bleue dimanche. Un immense merci à Jannie Du Plessis qui a porté nos couleurs avec honneur durant plus de 4 saisons. 😌 #MerciJannie #TEAMMHR pic.twitter.com/3QMeS4LzCa
— Montpellier Rugby (@MHR_officiel) November 19, 2019
