Article: Bulls hoping to keep Du Preez for Valke.(Sports)

BYLINE: VATA NGOBENI

Springbok and Blue Bulls star scrumhalf Fourie du Preez's selection back into the Springbok squad may deprive the Bulls of the player's services ahead of their Currie Cup clash against the Valke in Brakpan on Friday.

Yesterday, Du Preez's name was pencilled into the 30 man Springbok squad to assemble in the city tomorrow in preparation for their once-off tribute to Nelson Mandela Test match against Argentina next Saturday at Ellis Park.

But the Blue Bulls are still hopeful that they will be able to strike a deal with Springbok coach Peter de Villiers today to allow Du Preez to gain some much-needed game time before playing ...

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