Du Preez agrees Reds deal

MUNSTER yesterday confirmed that Cheetahs loose head prop Wian du Preez will join the province on a three-month contract.

Preez comes in as cover after Marcus Horan and Dave Ryan were ruled through injury until after Christmas, while Darragh Hurley is also unavailable with a shoulder problem. Du Preez, 27, was called into the Sprinboks’ squad over the weekend and will join Tony McGahan’s squad once his commitment to the Sprinboks’ European tour is complete, subject to obtaining release from the South African Rugby Union, a valid work permit and passing the medical examinations.

Meanwhile Magners League chiefs have confirmed times, dates and venues for the four vital rounds in the first three months of 2010.