EPRU President, Cheeky Watson this afternoon confirmed that EP Rugby player, Cornell du Preez has been released from his contract with immediate effect, to sign with Edinburgh Rugby in Scotland.
“Du Preez had already committed to play for Edinburgh Rugby from the 1st of November, when his contract with EP Kings expired, but an agreement has been reached between ourselves and their club management for his early release,” he said.
Watson said he was excited that Du Preez had been given this opportunity, and wished him everything of the best as he furthered his rugby career.
“There is no doubt that Cornell was one of the rugby stalwarts during the Southern Kings campaign and has continued to play superb rugby for us during the Currie Cup First Division. We wish him everything of the best,” he said.
Watson said he knew that Du Preez aspired to build towards playing for Scotland, and did not feel that he would be given the opportunity to play for the Springboks, because of the current depth of loose forwards, if he remained in South Africa.
“This is a great opportunity for him and it would not be right for us to stand in his way,” he said.
Since joining in November 2011, du Preez has scored 11 tries in 23 apperances for the EP and Southern Kings.
With Du Preez' departure Devin Oosthuizen moves into the starting XV, Tim Agaba moves to no 8 and Kuselo Moyake comes into the match day 22 on the bench.
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