Pollard purrs as Du Preez set to return

By Mark Gleeson EASTBOURNE, England (Reuters) - The prospect of the long-awaited return to the South African team of veteran scrumhalf Fourie du Preez for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup game against Japan in Brighton has his potential halfback partner purring with pleasure. Bok coach Heyneke Meyer believes on-field leadership in the tight moments of the World Cup will be crucial and along with captain Jean de Villiers and lock Victor Matfield, Du Preez is a key part of that. The 33-year-old Du