Happy birthday! Fourie du Preez turns 43 today

Fourie du Preez is celebrating his 43rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Fourie du Preez has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 43rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

du Preez, a cultural icon

Born in Lichtenburg on March 24, 1982, Fourie du Preez's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in South African history. du Preez's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Fourie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Fourie du Preez as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 43.

Happy Birthday, Fourie, you're the best!

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