2011 Rugby World Cup
Du Preez was selected for the second time for South Africa in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The first match was against Wales which South Africa won with tries from Francois Steyn and Francois Hougaard. He was then taken off on 71 minutes against Fiji which the Boks won a thumping 49-3. Du Preez was then dropped to the bench for the game against Namibia due to fellow scrum-half Francois Hougaard putting in some good performances. South Africa won the game 87-0. South Africa then finished their group on top with a 13-5 victory over Samoa. In the knockout stage however the Springboks were defeated by Australia.
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