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South Africa scrumhalf Fourie du Preez will miss the entire international season after opting for shoulder surgery which will keep him out of action for six months.
Du Preez, who won his third Super 14 title with the Bulls last weekend, saw a specialist on Wednesday and decided to have an operation on the long-standing problem early next week.
The 28-year-old du Preez, considered the world's bet No.9, will be sidelined for Tests against France and Italy later this month as well as the Springboks' Tri Nations defence and end-of-year tour to Europe.
Du Preez had already been rested for Saturday's one-off Test against Wales.
He has said that he will retire from internationals after the World Cup in New Zealand next year.
AP
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
Burgs, I'm hoping that title came from the journo?
The title came from an overtired biased Wallaby supporter![]()
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
Fair enough, I'm a Wallaby supporter too and understand the sentiment. I'm just never keen at rejoicing at other players misfortunes. (unless it's the pommy cricket team!)
Would never go beyond a "witty" headline WF, I am actually of the same conviction![]()
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
Probably a good thing for the Springboks. He needs a rest before RWC.
Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
BOKKE“Let me put it this way, A Springbok team contains Afrikaners, Englishmen, coloureds and blacks. It has parochial foes in Bulls, Sharks, Stormers, Cheetahs and Lions. It is a recipe for war! Yet in all the years of John Smit’s captaincy, there has never been one unhappy customer, not one voice of rebellion against his leadership. He is the glue that holds the Springboks together. The man is a legend!”- Jake White
Funny, I've never thought someone requiring surgery like that was ever great news
A kick in this game is like a rather nasty alcoholic shooter, only as good as it's chaser...
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Having not seen the Springboks named yet, I hoped this was saying Grant hadn't been selected!
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Was that the sound of Lara jumping off the Narrows???![]()
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.