Jean-Luc gets Bok call-up

The Springboks will spend a week in Plettenberg Bay to prepare for the June Test series against France – which kicks off with the first Test in Pretoria on June 10.

The 21-year-old Du Preez, who made his Springbok debut last November against Wales in Cardiff, was earlier in the week included in the SA 'A' squad for the forthcoming two-match series against the French Barbarians.

However, he will now join up with the rest of the Springbok squad members when the group as an additional loose forward.