Bismarck du Plessis

Date of birth: 22/05/1984

Position: Hooker

Test caps: 4

Test Points: 0

Test Debut: Australia, 2007

Current Club: Natal

Strengths: A hard-working and tough player who has impressed during the Tri-Nations. Sure to be a future star for the Sprinboks.

Weaknesses: Has the massive shadow of captain John Smit looming over him for Natal and South Africa so opportunities may be limited.

Likely Headline(s): Springboks right on the Bismarck

Did you know: Bismarck is the brother of Cheetahs and Springbok prop Jannie.