Rugby legend Jannie du Plessis’ one-year-old son drowned in a pool because the South African World Cup winner celebrated his thirty ninth birthday yesterday.
Former participant Toks van der Linde introduced the information on Twitter with an image of du Plessis along with his spouse Ronel and late son.
‘Please pray for Jannie du Plessis and his household. His son of 1 12 months outdated drowned final night time, my coronary heart is damaged damaged damaged. So so unhappy,’ it stated.
The couple have two different kids, daughters Rosalie and Hele.
Former participant Toks van der Linde introduced the information on Twitter with an image of Jannie du Plessis along with his spouse Ronel and late son
Jannie du Plessis, a professional physician, was capped 70 instances for South Africa and was a part of the 2007 World Cup successful squad
Former South Africa worldwide Rudolf Straeuli additionally confirmed the information, telling Sport24: ‘We, as a Lions household, aren’t doing properly. I can verify that this tragedy happened. We’re all devastated.’
He later added: ‘As I am positive everybody can perceive, Jannie and his household now must be left alone to course of this tragedy.
‘We provide our full help to him and kindly request everybody to maintain them of their ideas and prayers.’
Du Plessis’ former membership additionally despatched their ‘deepest condolences to Jannie, Ronel and your complete du Plessis household on the tragic lack of his younger son.’
A spokesperson for the membership stated: ‘Our ideas and prayers are with you throughout this troublesome time.’
Du Plessis, a professional physician, was a part of South Africa’s 2007 Rugby World Cup successful squad alongside youthful brother Bismarck and has been capped 70 instances by his nation.
Du Plessis (pictured enjoying in opposition to England in November 2008) was a part of South Africa’s 2007 Rugby World Cup successful squad alongside youthful brother Bismarck