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Meet the All Blacks newbie named after a Springbok legend!

Summary by The South African
South Africans have been left baffled by an All Blacks player named Du’Plessis Kirifi, who made his debut for the New Zealand national team this year. The 28-year-old is part of the squad that will play the Springboks at Eden Park on Saturday, 6 September. MEET ALL BLACKS PLAYER NAMED AFTER A SPRINGBOK! Du’Plessis Kirifi – the son of retired rugby player Jack Kirifi –  is one of five All Blacks debutantes this year. Despite having a name many So…

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Meet the All Blacks newbie named after a Springbok legend!

South Africans have been left baffled by an All Blacks player named Du’Plessis Kirifi, who made his debut for the New Zealand national team this year. The 28-year-old is part of the squad that will play the Springboks at Eden Park on Saturday, 6 September. MEET ALL BLACKS PLAYER NAMED AFTER A SPRINGBOK! Du’Plessis Kirifi – the son of retired rugby player Jack Kirifi –  is one of five All Blacks debutantes this year. Despite having a name many So…

·Johannesburg, South Africa
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The South African broke the news in Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, September 5, 2025.
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