Du Preez twins and April commit to Sharks
Three of the most promising young rugby players in South Africa have committed their futures to The Sharks. Jean-Luc du Preez, Daniel du Preez and Garth April have all extended their contracts until the end of 2018.
The Du Preez twins have been a absolute revelation in there debut season in the Vodacom Super Rugby competition. Having made there debuts for the franchise in the Currie Cup last year, Dan and Jean-Luc had a impressive preseason in the matches against Toulon and Toulouse.
April has used his opportunity in the number 10 jersey after the early injury to captain Patrick Lambie.
The versatile back line player signed for the Sharks in 2015 after impressing in the Community Cup for Durbanville in Cape Town.
Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Gary Gold is happy the three youngest have signed on to stay at the Shark tank.
“This is a significant statement of intent on all sides. Jean-Luc , Dan and Garth have all made outstanding progress during the past few months, and there is not a franchise in Super Rugby or a club in Europe that would not want them in their squad.
“Their decision to remain in Durban, to be part of the new generation team that is fast emerging, will be greeted with delight by everybody associated with The Sharks.”
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