Jean-Luc du Preez could be world's best!

Put both Du Preez twins in the Bok squad and don't forget about flyhalf Robert Du Preez as well as he looks exceedingly promising.Ex Sports Club

Captain Warren Whiteley feels that Test rookie Jean-Luc du Preez, as well as the Springbok back row as a unit, could go on to great things. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.

Siya Kolisi was the standout player for the Boks in the second Test against France at Kings Park last Saturday. That said, the back row as a combination appeared to thrive when Du Preez replaced the injured Oupa Mohoje early in the first half. (AGREED)

Du Preez made a massive impact at the breakdown and collisions. Afterwards, Kolisi himself admitted that he and the other players were in awe of the 21-year-old’s ability and attitude.

‘You never have to say anything to that guy to get him motivated,’ said Kolisi with a chuckle. Indeed, youngsters like Du Preez and hooker Malcolm Marx appear to have an insatiable appetite for a battle in the trenches.

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Whiteley is another who has also been impressed by Du Preez’s performances in the last two Tests. The Sharks flanker was a late addition to the squad after Duane Vermeulen was sidelined on the eve of the series. Du Preez came off the bench in Pretoria and Durban, but will start for the first time in Johannesburg this Saturday.

‘Jean-Luc has the potential to be the best in the world. He probably doesn’t even know how good he is,’ the Bok captain said on Friday.

‘Siya has been playing unbelievable rugby for his franchise and the Boks this season. It really is a privilege to play alongside those two guys. I know they will always have my back.

‘It’s also great to have guys like Oupa and Jaco Kriel in the mix. There’s a lot of competition between the loose forwards at the moment. There’s some good banter and we are a tight group.’

Leave out O upa and bring in the other Du Preez twin.

Irrespective of how good a rugby player is, if he ain't off white he will have to walk on water to make the ANC Springbok team.
We will see just how good these present guys are when they encounter #1 or #2 in the world.
I hope they are as good as folks are making them out to be.  

If you want to compare, I would rather have the Barrett brothers.

 
Any bets Oupa is brought right back into the starting 15 once he recovers?

 

Typical Western Province Blowhard mentality that Baboon-ou is demonstrating here by elevating Jean-Luc to world's best status already.

What's the bet the Sharks supporters get blamed for hyping our players up in the same way that the Stompie Blowhards did with the likes of Barbie Skinstad?

Most people on this board know that I'm a big fan not just of Jean-Luc but his twin brother Daniel as well . . . but talking of either of them becoming the world's best before they've really proved anything is just stupid and something that only a Stompie Blowhard would do.

We will have to see whether the position at 7 ids not reserved for a quota player.   If so the Du Preez brothers have no chance to make their mark in SA Rugby.
At least unlike Alberts Du Preez is a hardworking player - so he has a chance to become a top player.   
 

We will have to see whether the position at 7 ids not reserved for a quota player.   If so the Du Preez brothers have no chance to make their mark in SA Rugby.
At least unlike Alberts Du Preez is a hardworking player - so he has a chance to become a top player.   
 

 
It's been quite some time since last we saw one with the potential of Du Preez.

He's an exciting prospect and a definite plus to the Bok mix.

It may be a little premature but he certainly has Bok great written all over him.

Look forward to seeing him against the All Blacks.

 Typical Western Province Blowhard mentality that Baboon-ou is demonstrating here by elevating Jean-Luc to world's best status already.
Rooitwit I never said any such thing. I simply called for the inclusion of both Du Preezs.  Jean Luc is very promising but lets wait a moment. Its also worth noting that Whiteley said he had the potential to become -not that he would become. Nothing to do with Stormer blowhards.Man what would ou rooitwit do without my being here to explain things to him! 

He needs some good coaching to work on his handling skills, and he could shed some weight and become more mobile. 
He is good, but sometimes his hands let him down. 

SB, very good point. Handling has been a bit of an issue for the twins. I specifically kept an eye on JL Du Preez in this last test, and his handling was not an issue, but for me it is not as though he set the field alight with his play. He had a decent game, he deserves his spot, and I think he can really make a name for himself, but he was just another decent performer on the day...nothing special.