title: Amos du Plooy
text: # 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 Western Province. He then went to play for Eastern Province 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.
  
  ### Test history
  
  | No. | Opponents | Results (SA 1st) | Position | Tries | Dates | Venue |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 1. | British Lions | 25–9 | Tighthead prop | | 6 Aug 1955 | Ellis Park, Johannesburg |
  