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Bath beat Sharks to Du Preez signing

Bath have reportedly won the race to secure the services of one of the Du Preez brothers for next season. According to RugbyPass, the English Premiership title-holders have been successful in their pursuit of Dan du Preez, beating off strong interest from the Sharks. The Durban-side had identified Du Preez as a marquee replacement for Siya Kolisi, who joins the Stormers in July. MORE: Former Stormers centre signs for Toulon If completed, the deal will see him become the third and final Du Preez brother to depart Sale, bringing an end to one of the club’s most influential family eras. Flyhalf Rob du Preez is heading to Bayonne in the Top 14 next season, while Jean-Luc du Preez moved to Bordeaux Begles ahead of the current season. Dan du Preez has endured a stop-start season in Manchester, making just four Premiership appearances and battling injury. Even so, his pedigree and versatility remain highly valued, particularly by a Bath side looking to reinforce their back row as they defend domestic and European ambitions. ALSO: Bok lock heading to England However, Bath’s gain may be offset by a significant loss in the front row. Veteran loosehead Francois van Wyk is expected to leave The Rec when his contract expires, with Connacht emerging as his likely destination. The former Western Province heavy, who turns 35 next July, has built a long Premiership career since arriving in England in 2017, featuring for the Northampton Saints, Leicester Tigers and now Bath. FULL STORY Photo: @SaleSharksRugby/X The post Bath beat Sharks to Du Preez signing appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

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Bath close in on Du Preez deal

It appears English Premiership side Bath have won the race to secure the services of one of the Du Preez brothers for next season. According to RugbyPass, the Premiership title-holders have been successful in their pursuit of Dan du Preez, beating off strong interest from the Sharks. The Durban-side had identified Du Preez as a marquee replacement for Siya Kolisi, who’s on his way to the Stormers. MORE: Former Stormers centre signs for Toulon If completed, the deal will see him become the third and final Du Preez brother to depart Sale, bringing an end to one of the club’s most influential family eras. Flyhalf Rob du Preez is heading to Bayonne in the Top 14 next season, while Jean-Luc du Preez moved to Bordeaux earlier this year. The powerful loose forward has endured a stop-start season in Manchester, making just four Premiership appearances after returning from Springbok duty and battling injury. Even so, his pedigree and versatility remain highly valued, particularly by a Bath side looking to reinforce their back row as they defend domestic and European ambitions. However, Bath’s gain may be offset by a significant loss in the front row. ALSO: Bok lock heading to England Veteran loosehead Francois van Wyk is expected to leave The Rec when his contract expires, with Connacht emerging as his likely destination. The former Western Province heavy, who turns 35 next July, has built a long Premiership career since arriving in England in 2017, featuring for Northampton Saints, Leicester Tigers and now Bath. FULL STORY Photo: @SaleSharksRugby/X The post Bath close in on Du Preez deal appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

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