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Du Preez off to Japan in 2011

Du Preez off to Japan in 2011

South Africa and Bulls scrum-half Fourie du Preez has extended his contract with the union until 2011 - but will then move on to Japan.

Boks will not rest players en masse

Bok coach Peter de Villiers will not emulate his predecessor's tactics in the build-up to next year's World Cup by resting players en masse.

PDV to save local Boks for Tri-Nations

Coach Peter de Villiers plans to select just two contracted players from each of South Africa's five franchises for their one-off Test against Wales on June 5.

Fourie lands IRB try award

Jaque Fourie has won the 2009 International Rugby Players' Association Try of the Year award.

SA confirm plans to pick overseas Boks

Peter de Villiers says the June Test against Wales this year presents him with an opportunity to broaden his selection base.

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