Sale Sharks back Rob du Preez will leave the club at the end of the 2025-26 campaign to "pursue an opportunity abroad", the team says.
Sale Sharks back Rob du Preez will leave the club at the end of the 2025-26 campaign to "pursue an opportunity abroad", the club have said.
The 32-year-old South African plays at fly-half or centre and has made more than 160 appearances for the Sharks since signing initially on loan in 2018, before making the move permanent.
He holds the record for the most consecutive starts in Prem matches, with 76.
Du Preez, who is out of contract at the end of the campaign, said the decision to leave had been a "really difficult" one to make.
"There will be plenty of time for talking at the end of the season – all. my focus and commitment now is on making sure this is a season to remember for everyone associated with Sale Sharks," he told the club website.
Both of Du Preez's younger twin brothers followed him to the Manchester side, with number eight Dan still at the club, while fellow back-rower Jean-Luc left at the end of the last campaign.
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