The dynamic duo reportedly turned down multiple big-money offers to re-sign with the English club until the end of the 2025/2026 season. The du Preez twins joined their brother, Robert, at Sale in 2019 and the trio have proved to be a force the be reckoned with at the Machester club.

"I am delighted that I will be staying with Sale and I'm really excited to see what we can produce as a group," Jean-Luc told the club's official website.

"My brothers and I come 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."

Meanwhile, Sale's Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson went as far as to call the South Africans "honorary Mancunians".

"Where do I start with the du Preez twins and their physicality, their passion and their quality? My cup runneth over," said Sanderson.

"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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