Wian on loan to Munster

Cheetahs loosehead Wian du Preez has signed a two-month deal with Irish club Munster.

Du Preez was the form loosehead in the Currie Cup this season and was part of the Cheetahs’ front row that was considered the best scrumming force in the competition.

However, he was a shock exclusion from the Springbok squad for the end-of-year tour.

Munster, who are struggling with a prop injury crisis, have now approached Du Preez to help bolster their front row.

‘The deal has been sealed and I will be leaving next weekend for two months,’ Du Preez told keo.co.za. ‘It will be a great experience. In the last three years, Munster have won the European Cup twice. So it’s good to know I’ll be playing for one of Europe’s powerhouses.’

Du Preez added that he is looking forward to featuring alongside players like Springbok centre Jean de Villiers.

‘It will be great to meet up with an excellent player like Jean. There are also many British and Irish Lions and other internationals in the squad, so I will learn a lot during my time there.’

Forwards coach Barend Pieterse said he is happy Du Preez has received this opportunity.

‘Wian is already a good player and he will only get better,’ said Pieterse. ‘It’s a shame he didn’t get a Springbok call-up, but this will be a great experience for him.’

Du Preez is expected to feature in five European Cup matches and three Irish League games. The prop will return on the 25 January, in time for the Cheetahs’ Super 14 preparations.

By Gareth Duncan

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151. grant10 Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:18 pm

#147 Transformation: snap…

152. grant10 Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:19 pm

#150 haribaldi: yip….Dewalt and Juan de Jongh to shine brightly!

153. Sharksgirl Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:20 pm

#147 Transformation: Was it Luke I thought it was Walsh that was gefoefeling with John’s wife that is why he had put an official complaint with IRB? Am I getting all confused again?

154. jockstrap Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:21 pm

Alright Saffies Munster and Irish fan here. Just wondering how good is this Kid? By the way well done on this years success.

155. Sharksgirl Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:24 pm

#154 jockstrap: Excellent. He and WP Nel smashed every other front row in CC very good signing!

156. Transformation Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:27 pm

#151 grant10: #145 grant10: conform or die!…

157. johnnyblue Reply to this comment

Grant just seems that your every second statement, has got a anti Smit sentiment. Yeah we know you think he can’t srum. calling the guy bollocks is a bit much, you think u could offer him sum respect. After a great season the shark front row was one of the strongest in the competion. The boks out scrummed the lions held their own against the NZ. He has a technical problem to sort out against Ben Robison. Great season for the Boks. I would expect as much from Tackler.

158. pokkel Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:29 pm

#146 grant10: The Sharks have a serious lack of depth on centre especially if Waylon leaves.

159. grant10 Reply to this comment

#153 Sharksgirl: see…never trust a Kiwi…

160. sharks_lover Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:31 pm

#120 UKBokSupporter: uhm uk bok mate i am a big strong 100% male

161. grant10 Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:32 pm

#157 johnnyblue: LOL….he had 1 decent outing at 3 against B Lions…a fair outing against kiwis…was brutually exposed often…but lets leave it…as youy say my feelings of Smit at 3 are crystal clear….

Respect the man…but i am not sentimental and am simply pointing out his obvious scrumming deficiencies….

You dont agree…thats cool.

162. XhosaKid Reply to this comment

#113 UKBokSupporter: I hope you are not the ThamesideBokfan…

163. Transformation Reply to this comment

#153 Sharksgirl: sharkie i was just joking i have no idea who was cuckolding john smit…no idea @ all…

164. grant10 Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:33 pm

#158 pokkel: I reckon they will buy Pockel….Sharks are a clever bunch….they will plug the gaps.

165. jockstrap Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:34 pm

Brilliant news, although If I were a Springbok fan I’d be dissapointed because SH players have a history of coming to Munster for a “short” time and staying for years. Good news for Munster though as we have something like 5 props injured and are down to our teenage props.

166. grant10 Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:35 pm

#163 Transformation: maybe Sharks Lover!!

167. grant10 Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:36 pm

#165 jockstrap: You guys have the 2 nd strongest loosehead in the country coming over…please send him back before the super 14

Thanks

168. Sharksgirl Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:37 pm

#163 Transformation: Oh okai, you know I often get the wrong end of the story

169. ICE

#153 Sharksgirl:

Why is this news to me…eloborate girl..:wink:

170. sharks_lover Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:38 pm

#166 grant10: hey leave me out of it

i is not guilty

171. Sharksgirl Reply to this comment

#165 jockstrap: You have just sumarised this entire thread and many others! We were all disapointed that DuPreez wasn’t selected and are now worried that indeed we may lose him. We cannot compete with the Euro!

172. Sharksgirl Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:39 pm

#164 grant10: I sincerely hope you are right! As avid a Sharks supporter I am sometimes, I have my doubts!

173. ICE

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:40 pm

#164 grant10:

Without the right administration and coaches, they can buy 20 Dan Carters for backup and it will fail!

174. Sharksgirl Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:42 pm

#169 ICE: Ice in 2006 it was reported that Steve Walsh was making moves on Smit’s then fiancee, John apparently laid a complaint with IRB.

175. sharks_lover Reply to this comment

sharksgirl hun?? dontcha wanna get the daily news there by you lol, cant buy it here

there is an article on the back page regarding players etc for the sharks

not sure how up to date it is

they talk something about management reshuffling

176. Sharksgirl Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:43 pm

#174 Sharksgirl: and the irony of it all was we get Walsh as ref for 2007 final, the rest is History

177. Transformation Reply to this comment

#170 sharks_lover:you’re right it couldn’t be you….cos you’re a GIRL!!!!! HA HA HA HA HA…embrace your femininity dude! Ha ha

#162 XhosaKid: what did this thameside guy do kakade?

178. grant10 Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:44 pm

#170 sharks_lover: LOL

179. Sharksgirl Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:45 pm

#173 ICE: Right on sister!

#175 sharks_lover: Sharks_L I normally do not buy that paper I get Witness and Mercury, but will definitely buy it this afternoon, and send a copy to you if you would like. Today’s copy? Otherwise I’ll have to see if my sister has a copy of theirs as they get it delivered to them.

180. grant10 Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:46 pm

#174 Sharksgirl: He should of just moered the kiwi!!

181. ICE

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:47 pm

#174 Sharksgirl:

i missed that piece of skinner!!

182. sharks_lover Reply to this comment

#179 Sharksgirl: yes maam kits todays paper

and would be great to tell or snd us info if its anything new

maybe they late in bringing us what we dont know

maybe its good news lol

183. Sharksgirl Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:48 pm

#180 grant10: Then he would have been labelled a thugish SAn, he tried the right route for all it did him. Maybe that is why he supported Justice 4 all he had seen how just IRB are?

184. ICE

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:49 pm

#180 grant10:

Amen, Brother!

185. sharks_lover Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:51 pm

grant??

186. gecko Reply to this comment

What is the fascination with BJ Botha? He still gives away loads of penalties, and is far from the top tighthead in the Magners League.
As for Wian du Preez, played for Boks against Namibia before the Lions. Not a test, but counts as Bok match therefor he can’t stay abroad and qualify for someone else.

187. sharks_lover Reply to this comment

you mentioned jahns name in vain , ur grounded mister

188. ICE

#182 sharks_lover:

You know Seargeant Major Strootjie…he does not DO media conferences and disclose plans…

189. sharks_lover Reply to this comment

johns*

190. Sharksgirl Reply to this comment

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November 6th, 2009 at 2:52 pm

#181 ICE:Fortunately/Unfortunately that is part of the skinner I pick up on

#182 sharks_lover: Will do Sharks_L will report all later on tonight or 2morrow

191. sharks_lover Reply to this comment