title: Shaun du Preez
text: # Shaun du Preez
  
  Shaun Vernon du Preez (born (1987-07-22)22 July 1987) is a Namibian rugby union player, currently playing with the Namibia national team and the Welwitschias in the South African Currie Cup competition. He can play as a prop or a hooker.
  
  ## Rugby career
  
  Du Preez was born in Karasburg (then in South-West Africa, but part of modern-day Namibia) and attended Paarl Boys' High School in South Africa.
  
  He made his test debut for Namibia in 2012 against Madagascar and represented the Welwitschias in the South African domestic Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup competitions since 2015.
  
  