Jean-Luc du Preez to Depart Sale Sharks at Season's End

Jean-Luc du Preez will leave Sale Sharks at the end of the season for an overseas chance.

Jean-Luc du Preez, the 29-year-old South Africa international back-rower, is set to leave Sale Sharks at the conclusion of the season. He joined the Premiership side in July 2019 and has made 20 appearances in all competitions this season. Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson previously mentioned that the player would be joining French side Bordeaux. Du Preez expressed his gratitude and love for the club and its people.

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