Fly-Half
Robert du Preez
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| Nationality | Date of Birth | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| South African | 30/07/1993 | 1.91cm | 98kg |
Fly half Robert du Preez is the older brother of fellow Sharks stars, JL and Dan du Preez, and the son of former Springbok star Robert du Preez Snr.
Equally happy in the centres, Robert started his career with the Western Province and the Stormers in Cape Town, making 57 appearances over four years, scoring 483 points.
- 24/25 Season
- 23/24 Season
- 22/23 Season
Appearances
Appearances
Total number of appearances this season against possible appearances.
Appearances
Total number of appearances this season against possible appearances.
2/2
100%
Minutes
Minutes
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Minutes
Total number of minutes played this season against total possible minutes.
160/160
100%
Metres gained
Metres gained
The total number of metres the player has advanced across the gain line this season.
Metres gained
The total number of metres the player has advanced across the gain line this season.
Clean breaks
Clean breaks
The oppositions defensive line was broken by a player running through.
Clean breaks
The oppositions defensive line was broken by a player running through.
Defenders beaten
Defenders beaten
Total number of defenders the player has successfully eluded this season.
Defenders beaten
Total number of defenders the player has successfully eluded this season.
Appearances
Appearances
Total number of appearances this season against possible appearances.
Appearances
Total number of appearances this season against possible appearances.
24/28
85%
Minutes
Minutes
Total number of minutes played this season against total possible minutes.
Minutes
Total number of minutes played this season against total possible minutes.
1796/2240
80%
Win %
Win %
Total number of wins this season against total number of matches played.
Win %
Total number of wins this season against total number of matches played.
11/16
68%
Clean breaks
Clean breaks
The oppositions defensive line was broken by a player running through.
Clean breaks
The oppositions defensive line was broken by a player running through.
Defenders beaten
Defenders beaten
Total number of defenders the player has successfully eluded this season.
Defenders beaten
Total number of defenders the player has successfully eluded this season.
Appearances
Appearances
Total number of appearances this season against possible appearances.
Appearances
Total number of appearances this season against possible appearances.
26/31
83%
Minutes
Minutes
Total number of minutes played this season against total possible minutes.
Minutes
Total number of minutes played this season against total possible minutes.
2031/2480
81%
Win %
Win %
Total number of wins this season against total number of matches played.
Win %
Total number of wins this season against total number of matches played.
12/19
63%
Clean breaks
Clean breaks
The oppositions defensive line was broken by a player running through.
Clean breaks
The oppositions defensive line was broken by a player running through.
Defenders beaten
Defenders beaten
Total number of defenders the player has successfully eluded this season.
Defenders beaten
Total number of defenders the player has successfully eluded this season.
Fly half Robert du Preez is the older brother of fellow Sharks stars, JL and Dan du Preez, and the son of former Springbok star Robert du Preez Snr.
Equally happy in the centres, Robert started his career with the Western Province and the Stormers in Cape Town, making 57 appearances over four years, scoring 483 points.
He then went on to join the Cell-C Sharks in Durban at the start of the 2018 season, where he won the Currie Cup under the tutelage of his father, before spending a short time on loan with Sale in the Gallagher Premiership at the end of the year.
The following year, 6’4” Robert signed a permanent deal with Sale Sharks and has gone on to become a key member of Alex Sanderson’s squad.
Robert Jnr won his first cap for South Africa against Wales in a test played in Washington DC in 2018.
Three words that describe me are...
Sociable, laid-back, competitive
My go to takeaway order is...
Pizza
My main interest(s) outside rugby is/are
Golf, Surfing, Traveling
My favourite away stadium to play at is...
Kingsholm
One thing that really gets on my nerves is...
Tardiness
My sporting hero is...
My Father
My favourite gym exercise is...
DB bench press
My favourite film is...
Gladiator
My favourite thing to do in the north is...
Walk my dog