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Du'Plessis Ariu Kirifi (born 3 March 1997) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby and Wellington in the Bunnings NPC. His position is flanker. He has played for the Hurricanes since 2019.[1]
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| Full name | Du'Plessis Ariu Kirifi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 3 March 1997 New Plymouth, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 103 kg (227 lb; 16 st 3 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Francis Douglas Memorial College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He attended Francis Douglas Memorial College in New Plymouth[2] and is of Samoan descent.[3]
He is named after Morné du Plessis, former captain of the Springboks.[4]
Club career
editIn 2026, Kirifi formed part of the Hurricanes squad which won the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. On 20 June, the Hurricanes defeated the Chiefs 60–5 in the final.[5]
References
edit- ↑ "Hurricanes opt for continuity in naming exciting 2019 squad" (Press release). Hurricanes. 31 October 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
- ↑ Smith, Jared (10 July 2010). "Ball boy becomes the star of the show". Taranaki Daily News.
- ↑ Julian, Adam (23 August 2017). "Meet new Wellington Lion Du'Plessis Kirifi". Club Rugby.
- ↑ "Du'Plessis Kirifi, named after ex-Bok skipper Morne, one of five All Blacks debutants". News24. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ↑ Goile, Aaron (20 June 2026). "Hurricanes pound the Chiefs in Wellington to win their first Super Rugby title in a decade". Stuff. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
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