Sale Sharks have confirmed that back-rower Jean-Luc du Preez is to leave at the end of the season to “pursue an opportunity abroad”.

The 29-year-old South Africa international joined the Premiership side, where older brother Robert already played, on a permanent deal in July 2019 alongside his twin Dan.

He has made 20 appearances in all competitions this season for the Sharks, who are third in the table with three games to play.

Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson previously told TNT Sport that the player would be joining French side Bordeaux.

“Sale is a special place. A place where I am excited to go in and see the boys every day. A place that has given me and my family so much and most importantly, a place I now call home,” Du Preez told the club website., external

“I will genuinely miss the club and the people that have helped me grow on and off the field, I am grateful to everyone.”