Premiership Rugby
Runner-up 2023
Dan du Preez
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Nationality
South Africa
Current club
Bath
Competition
Premiership Rugby
Age
31
Reported · 2026-11-06
Height
196 cm
Reported · 2026-10-28
Weight
113 kg
Reported · 2026-10-28
Player data & sources
Caps use dated, reviewed snapshots. Measurements require a source; estimates also require a dated basis. Missing facts remain unrecorded while review continues.
- Age: 31 · reported · as of 2026-11-06
- Height: 196 cm · reported · as of 2026-10-28
- Weight: 113 kg · reported · as of 2026-10-28
Career Success
Honours
Career Journey
Club History
The Sharks
2015–2019
Appearances
62
Points
120
Sale Sharks
2019–2026
Appearances
83
Points
100
Bath
2026–Present
Appearances
Not recorded
Points
Not recorded
Career Story
Career Highlights
Made his senior international debut for South Africa in 2017.
Passed 50 appearances for The Sharks during his time with the Durban-based side.
Reached 100 points for Sale Sharks across his seven seasons with the club.
Helped Sale Sharks reach the 2023 Premiership Rugby final.
Joined Bath ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Player Profile
Player Summary
Dan du Preez is a powerful and versatile South African loose forward who can operate across the entire back row and provide additional cover at lock.