Wian du Preez re-joins Munster

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http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CJ-heading-back-to-SA-20100524

Bok prop Wian du Preez will not be available for the Cheetahs in this year’s Currie Cup. Du Preez will join Irish side Munster, whom he helped before this year’s Super 14.

the 27-year-old Du Preez’s decision is a setback for Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské’s Currie Cup plans.

Du Preez is not getting the recognition he deserves from the Bok selectors and his decision comes as no surprise as he has only played one Test.

A number of experts view him as the most powerful scrummager in South African rugby.

“Wian played for Munster in the Heineken Cup during his off-season after South Africa’s end-of-season tour last year,†said Weyers of the man who made his Super 14 debut for the Sharks against the Hurricanes in 2005.

“They were really impressed by his scrummaging and commitment, and have made a good offer. We told Naka early on that we are considering another offer and were open with him from the outset.

“Wian would love to come and end his career at the Cheetahs.â€

A very welcome addition although I think Munster could use a tighthead more than a loosehead.

Could this signal the end of John Hayes? Tony Buckley takes the 3 shirt with Dave Ryan shifting across to be his backup and De Preez competing with Marcus Horan?

 

[MunsterMan]

He was excellent earlier this season, great to have him back

 

[lynam1104]

i had feeling this would happen

 

[munstermuffin]

Lads although this was well known in Munster that he'd return if the Boks didn't pick him it still excellent for us as he is a brilliant player and a fine scrummager which is what we need. Smart business by Munster and well a smart recruitment that helps address a weakness we have

 

[coonor]

very pleased with this. Horan is also detereorating in the scrum and at the moment hes not perfroming how he use to around the field. hopefully some of his scrummaging greatness can rub off on Buckley