Saracens legend Petrus du Plessis has revealed he has registered to go back to the NHS as a respiratory physiotherapist.
Glasgow Warriors signed Petrus du Plessis from London Irish in October 2018.
I’ve registered to go back to the NHS as a respiratory physiotherapist. I strongly believe it’s important to have all hands on deck to overcome this virus! #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/IblH4mLfqz
— Petrus du Plessis (@PetrusduPlessis) April 7, 2020
The experienced tight-head prop played for English Premiership side Saracens 158 times between 2009 and 2017. During that spell he won the Champions Cup twice and the English Premiership three times.
After leaving Saracens the South African went on to play 27 games for London Irish.
The 37-year-old, who has played 31 Champions Cup matches during an illustrious career and made his Warriors debut against Saracens at Scotstoun in the Champions Cup.
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The Wales international, who is a qualified Doctor, has volunteered his services and is now working for the Cardiff and Vale Health board after flying home from South Africa. He will operate as a clinical innovation fellow – a role which will see him working in Cardiff in a motivational and communications capacity.
Hats off to @Jamiehuwroberts for this. It was good to speak to him about the latest challenge he has taken on.https://t.co/eE9FfYdwz4
— Simon Thomas (@simonrug) April 7, 2020