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Boks in Japan: Faf bests Smith again
Faf de Klerk went head-to-head with Aaron Smith, while Damian de Allende showed off his kicking boots in the second round of Japan’s League One.
Faf de Klerk went head-to-head with Aaron Smith, while Damian de Allende showed off his kicking boots in the second round of Japan’s League One.
Mzwandile Stick believes the Boks have selected their best 23 to counter the X-factor of the All Blacks, as Faf de Klerk contemplates Saturday’s World Cup final being his last.
The Springboks are counting on dynamo Cheslin Kolbe to reproduce his 2019 heroics at scrumhalf if necessary in the World Cup final on Saturday.
Bok No 9 Faf de Klerk has heaped praise on All Blacks opposite number Aaron Smith, who will bow out of Test rugby after Saturday’s World Cup final between the teams.
In the aftermath of the Springboks’ win over France, Faf de Klerk, Jesse Kriel and Pieter-Steph du Toit shared their thoughts on the upcoming World Cup semi-final with England.
Faf de Klerk says the Springboks won’t change their approach for the World Cup quarter-final against France based on whether or not Antoine Dupont plays.
Faf de Klerk opens up on being one of the smallest players on the field, and how the Springbok star aims to be remembered as one of the most physical scrumhalves ever.
Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk said the Springboks are “well prepared and eager” to get on with Saturday’s keenly awaited World Cup Pool B match with Ireland in Paris.
Damian Willemse and Faf de Klerk have a risk-free opportunity calling the shots at flyhalf for the Springboks against minnows Romania on Sunday.
With nine days until the opening whistle of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, SARugbymag.co.za takes a look at the greatest Springbok scrumhalves to play at the tournament.