He’s a beautiful baby like the Springboks know how to shape so well. 1m94 for 114kg! Jean-Luc Du Preez is expected in Gironde from next season. The South African international has given his agreement to Union Bordeaux-Bègles in recent days to strengthen Yannick Bru’s team as mentioned The Team. According to information from France Bleu Gironde, a three-year contract awaits him at UBB.
The third row with 13 caps with the Boks arrives from Sale Sharks. He has been playing for the English club since 2018. In Gironde, it will notably compensate for the departure of Tevita Tatafu, one of the strong men of the UBB for two years. Jean-Luc Du Preez has the advantage of being able to play in the second or third line.
On the other hand, Union Bordeaux-Bègles is still looking for the rare bird at the scrum half position. With the confirmed departure of Yann Lesgourgues to Biarritz, the club will have to accelerate. Many CVs are circulating on the desk of Laurent Marti, the president of the UBB, but for the moment the choice has not been made.
The club is still working on two options. Hire a player capable of doing the job for one or two years behind Maxime Lucu and look for a youngster with very high potential in a year (Coly, Jauneau, etc.) or make a big move this season to prepare for the future as much as possible. as early as possible.
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