NEALE HARVEY finds London Irish’s veteran prop star in defiant mood ahead of the new season

NEALE HARVEY
Indestructible prop Petrus du Plessis reckons anyone writing off London Irish’s Premiership survival chances should think again as he looks to add his considerable title and Champions Cup-winning nous to the Exiles’ front row operation.
Du Plessis could have remained at Saracens, where he won three league titles and two Champions Cups during a glorious eight-season spell, after previously serving in the lower leagues with Liverpool St Helens, Orrell, Sedgley Park and No...