Dan not burdened by Springbok ancestry of the Du Plessis name: 'I see it as an honour'
Coming from rugby royalty is a yoke worn differently by those who are born into it, with Stormers midfield back Daniel du Plessis being an apt example of this.
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Faf's still got it! Ex-Proteas skipper's class shines through in IPL: Should he make SA return?
Former Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has made the brightest of starts in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL), a reminder of his class, pedigree and ability to perform at the highest level.
Watch: Dinesh Karthik Fumbles, Misses Run-Out As LSG Claim Thrilling 1-wicket Win Over RCB
The 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) produced a breathtaking contest, with the name of the winner remaining unclear until the final ball. Even when Harshal Patel had bowled the last ball of the match for RCB to LSG's Avesh Khan, the two sets of fans remained on the edge of their seats to find out what the result of the match is going to be. In the end, it was a Dinesh Karthik fumble that enabled the KL Rahul-led side to seal two points.
On 'Chasing' With Virat Kohli, RCB Captain Faf du Plessis' Glorious Take
Following his team's 8-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis praised his match-winning 148-run opening partnership with Virat Kohli and said "that's how you chase a target." Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 and Faf du Plessis' 73 helped Royal Challengers Bangalore register a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Sunday to start their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season with a victory.
Faf feeds off Kohli's energy after match-winning IPL 50: 'You feel the stadium shake'
Former Proteas captain Faf du Plessis led from the front as his match-winning performance steered the Royal Challengers Bangalore to victory on Sunday in Bengaluru.
Watch: Virat Kohli's Hysteric Reaction After Faf Du Plessis' Gaffe On Stage Is Viral
The slogan "Ee saala cup namde" has become synonymous with the Royal Challengers Bangalore fanbase. It translates to "The cup is ours this year" and it is the leading chant during every Indian Premier League (IPL) season. However, a hilarious gaffe from RCB skipper Faf du Plessis left the fans as well as teammate Virat Kohli in splits. During a recent event ahead of the IPL 2023 opener against Mumbai Indians, Faf tried to say the famous chant but ended up saying "Ee saala cup nahi" which loosely translates to "No cup this year". Kohli, who was seat beside him, could not control his laughter and Faf sheepishly returned the mic to the show's host as the people present also burst into laughter.
Milestones galore for Stormers in Champions Cup knockout against Harlequins
A number of Stormers stalwarts will reach franchise milestones in Saturday's home Champions Cup round of 16 clash against English club Harlequins.
Stormers without Nel for top-of-the-table Leinster clash, but welcome back Boks
The Stormers will be without star midfielder Ruhan Nel for their URC clash against log-leaders Leinster in Dublin on Friday night, but they welcome back their Springboks.