Du'Plessis Ariu Kirifi (born 3 March 1997) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby. His playing position is flanker. He has signed for the Hurricanes squad in 2019.[1]

Du'Plessis Kirifi
Full nameDu'Plessis Ariu Kirifi
Date of birth (1997-03-03) 3 March 1997 (age 27)
Place of birthNew Plymouth, New Zealand
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb; 16 st 3 lb)
SchoolFrancis Douglas Memorial College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Wellington, Hurricanes
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017– Wellington 68 (80)
2019– Hurricanes 78 (55)
Correct as of 20 October 2024

He attended Francis Douglas Memorial College in New Plymouth[2] and is of Samoan descent.[3]

Reference list

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  1. ^ "Hurricanes opt for continuity in naming exciting 2019 squad" (Press release). Hurricanes. 31 October 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  2. ^ Smith, Jared (10 July 2010). "Ball boy becomes the star of the show". Taranaki Daily News.
  3. ^ Julian, Adam (23 August 2017). "Meet new Wellington Lion Du'Plessis Kirifi". Club Rugby.
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