Du'Plessis Kirifi

RugbyFlanker|Hurricanes

New ZealandMarch 3, 1997

Biography

Du'Plessis Kirifi is a dynamic and combative openside flanker, renowned for his relentless work rate, defensive aggression, and disruptive play at the breakdown. A consistent performer for the Hurricanes since 2018, his career highlight is representing the All Blacks in 2022. He serves as a crucial defensive leader and turnover specialist, providing vital physicality and energy to the Hurricanes' loose forward trio.

In The News

Hansen Warns All Blacks: Stormers Want to Rip Your Head Off

Rugby UnionAug 5

Kirifi and Hotham Answer Back as NPC Becomes All Blacks Audition

Rugby UnionAug 4

Rennie Names 44 for Toughest Tour in Rugby as Savea Delays Arrival

Rugby UnionJul 29

Rennie Axes Ioane, Names Savea Captain in First All Blacks Squad

Rugby UnionJun 22

Hurricanes Snubbed as Aussies Rule Super Rugby Team of Year

Rugby UnionJun 19

Hurricanes and Chiefs Name Teams for Super Rugby Final

Rugby UnionJun 17

'You've Got Less Than 3 Seconds to Get Off the Ground': Dave Rennie's BIG Stat Defines the All Blacks Reshuffle

Rugby UnionMay 22

'By Far His Best Game': The Breakdown Puts Simon Parker in the All Blacks Bolter Conversation

Rugby UnionApr 20