Shaun Vernon du Preez (born (1987-07-22)22 July 1987) is a Namibian rugby union player, currently playing with the Namibia national team and the Welwitschias in the South African Currie Cup competition.[1] He can play as a prop or a hooker.

Shaun du Preez
Full nameShaun Vernon du Preez
Date of birth (1987-07-22) 22 July 1987 (age 37)
Place of birthKarasburg, South-West Africa
Height1.87 m (6 ft 1+12 in)
Weight110 kg (17 st 5 lb; 240 lb)
SchoolPaarl Boys' High School, South Africa
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop / Hooker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Wanderers ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2017 Welwitschias 22 (5)
Correct as of 5 June 2018
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–2017 Namibia 8 (0)
Correct as of 22 July 2018

Rugby career

edit

Du Preez was born in Karasburg (then in South-West Africa, but part of modern-day Namibia) and attended Paarl Boys' High School in South Africa.

He made his test debut for Namibia in 2012 against Madagascar and represented the Welwitschias in the South African domestic Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup competitions since 2015.

References

edit
  1. ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Shaun du Preez". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
edit