Du Preez, the SA Rugby Player of the Year in 2006 and 2009, was named to captain the Springboks at St James’ Park on Saturday in this crucial Pool B match against a resurgent Scotland side.
The Scots won their first two Rugby World Cup matches by big margins against Japan and the USA respectively and currently top the pool.
The Springboks are second following their defeat against Japan and comprehensive victory over Samoa.
“We were really with our backs against the wall last week and the match against Samoa was probably one of the most pressured games I’ve ever been involved in. But every member of the squad stood up and we got a good win against Samoa. However, that hasn’t changed the position we’re in this week and I’m expecting the same of every guy, to put in the same performance as we did last week,” said Du Preez.
“We were really with our backs against the wall last week and the match against Samoa was probably one of the most pressured games I’ve ever been involved in. But every member of the squad stood up and we got a good win against Samoa. However, that hasn’t changed the position we’re in this week and I’m expecting the same of every guy, to put in the same performance as we did last week,” said Du Preez.
