Worcester back row Cornell du Preez closes on Toulon move

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WORCESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Cornell Du Preez of Worcester Warriors runs with the ball during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Worcester Warriors and Wasps at Sixways Stadium on February 12, 2021 in Worcester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by James Baylis for Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

WORCESTER Warriors have started a search for a new No.8 with Scotland international Cornell du Preez set to join Toulon next season.
Du Preez, who qualified for Scotland through a three-year residency rule, won the last of his nine Test caps against Wales in Llanelli last October.
The 29-year-old former South African U20 international from Port Elizabeth started his career with the Southern Kings before moving to Edinburgh. He joined the Warriors in 2018 and has made 37 appearances for them, scoring two tries.
He has been deep in talks with Toulon about a move to the Cote d’Azur.
BY NEIL F...

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