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30.09.2016 South Africa

South Africa's Jacques Du Plessis signs new French deal

By AFP
Montpellier's South African lock Jacques du Plessis has not played since injuring his knee in a pre-season friendly against Connacht on August 11, 2016.  By Bertrand Langlois AFPFileMontpellier's South African lock Jacques du Plessis has not played since injuring his knee in a pre-season friendly against Connacht on August 11, 2016. By Bertrand Langlois (AFP/File)
30.09.2016 LISTEN

Montpellier (France) (AFP) - South African forward Jacques Du Plessis penned a new deal with Montpellier on Friday which will keep him at the French club until 2019, a rare highlight in a season which has seen him sidelined through injury.

The 23-year-old, who arrived in France from the Bulls last season, hasn't played since injuring his knee in a pre-season friendly against Connacht on August 11.

But he could return on Sunday when Montpellier take on triple European champions Toulon in Marseille in the Top 14.

"Montpellier is a very good club and I think this is a chance for me to develop here. It was an easy decision to make," said Du Plessis.

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