Toddler son of former South African rugby star dies in drowning accident
The one-year-old son of former South African rugby player Jannie Du Plessis has died. (Gallo Images/Getty Images) Getty
Rugby legend Jannie du Plessis' one-year-old son has died in a tragic drowning accident.
The tragedy happened on the same day the former Springboks star marked his 39th birthday, South African media site News24 reports.
The child's death has been confirmed by Du Plessis' provincial side, the Lions.
"I can confirm that this tragedy took place. We are all devastated," Lions chief executive Rudolf Straeul said.
The circumstances surrounding the child's death had not been confirmed yet.
Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Kay Makhubela confirmed that police were investigating an inquest docket after the toddler drowned in a swimming pool on Tuesday.
Du Plessis joined the Lions as an experienced forward tasked in 2019.
He was part of South Africa's 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning squad.
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