Statement: Bath star departs with immediate effect
10/10/2024 02:26 PM
Bath Rugby has confirmed the departure of Jacques du Plessis, who has left the club with immediate effect.
According to Rugby Pass, the Chiefs have made inquiries about White, a 66-cap Australian international, after failing in their bid to sign Scotland's Ben White.
Head of Rugby Johann van Graan stated: "Jacques has departed by mutual consent due to personal, family reasons. Both the club and I extend our best wishes to him and his family for the future."
Du Plessis, who is set to return to South Africa, made five appearances for Bath after joining in March 2024. He made his first competitive start in a Premiership match against Harlequins, following an earlier appearance in a friendly against Gloucester.
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