JP du Preez: Sale Sharks second-rower given three-week ban

JP du Preez (centre) made 11 appearances for Sale Sharks in 2020-21

Sale second-rower JP du Preez will miss the rest of the season after being banned for three weeks.

The 27-year-old, who played 11 times this season, accepted a charge of striking with the elbow in the 58th minute of the 45-12 Premiership win over Harlequins last Friday.

The Sharks have confirmed their place in the end of season play-offs.

Should they not reach the final then Du Preez's ban will extend to cover their next "meaningful fixture".