Springbok loose forwards Jean-Luc and Daniel du Preez have both turned down big-money offers from France and Japan and signed new contracts with Sale Sharks.

The powerful 27-year-olds, who joined the English club on permanent deals in 2019, have put pen to paper on fresh deals taking them up to the end of the 2025-26 season.

The twins arrived in Manchester from Durban-based side the Cell C Sharks, where they had played alongside older brother – and now Sale teammate – Rob.

Since then, both players have become key parts of the Sale side, with versatile Jean-Luc, who initially joined on loan, racking up 83 appearances for the club, and No 8 Dan featuring 73 times.

“I am delighted that I will be staying with Sale and I’m really excited to see what we can produce as a group,” said Jean-Luc du Preez.

“My brothers and I came over in 2019 wanting to win something, and we have struggled over the last few seasons by Sale’s standards, however, I feel there is a renewed energy in the club and I think this might just be the year where we surprise a lot of people.”

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson said the new deals for two of his key players demonstrate the level of the club’s ambition.

“Where do I start with the Du Preez twins and their physicality, their passion and their quality? My cup runneth over.

“They are two of the very best and most consistent performers in the Premiership and for them to both commit three of the best years of their careers to this club goes so far in shouting out what a special place this is.

“The lads had offers from Japan and from France, but they want to be here and that demonstrates just how high our aspirations and ambitions are.

“Jean-Luc and Dan have had kids here, their families are happy here and they’ve really found a home. I know they’re from South Africa but they’re honorary Mancunians.”

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