Daniel du Preez is not a man of many words. Interviews seeking to delve into the psychology, motivations and personal history of a player can last up to an hour and a half. Du Preez is more economical, using just as many words as are necessary to convey his views.
He does, however, spill into a comparative ramble when asked if he could count himself ‘lucky’. Reading the bullet points of his career, which saw him play representative rugby every step of the way from 13- years-old right through to the 2015 World Rugby U20 Championship in which he helped South Africa claim a bronze medal, one might assume that he has lived a blessed life in the sport.