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2 unusual facts about Morné du Plessis


Morné du Plessis

Initially involved with the Stade de France company in developing and managing Cape Town Stadium for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup, Sail withdrew from the project in 2010.

Playing at lock, Felix made his debut for South Africa on 16 July 1949 at Newlands Stadium, Cape Town against the touring All Blacks, lead by Fred Allen.


National anthem of South Africa

For the 1995 Rugby World Cup, Morné du Plessis suggested that the Springboks learn all the words of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika, and "they did so with great feeling", according to their instructor Anne Munnik.


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