Jan du Preez

Jan Gysbert Hermanus du Preez (born 6 October 1930) is a former South African rugby union player who made one Test match appearance in 1956. du Preez, who gained a doctorate from the University of Stellenbosch, began playing provincial rugby for Western Province as a centre, before moving to the wing.[1] His only Test appearance for South Africa came on the 1956 tour of Australia and New Zealand. He was selected to play in the first Test against the All Blacks at Carisbrook, Dunedin—a match that South Africa lost 10–6.[2]

Jan du Preez

du Preez in New Zealand in 1956
Birth name	Jan Gysbert Hermanus du Preez
Date of birth	(1930-10-06) 6 October 1930
Place of birth	Piketberg, South Africa
University	University of Stellenbosch
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) ? Western Province () Correct as of 19 July 2010 National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1956 South Africa 1 (0) Correct as of 19 July 2010