Faf de Klerk

RWC ’23: Pick your Bok scrumhalves

The Springbok selectors will be mulling who to include in the 33-man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup – which three scrumhalves are you taking to France?

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 18: Faf De Klerk of Canon Eagles passes the ball during the League One match between Saitama Yokohama Canon Eagles and Kobelco Kobe Steelers at NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

Faf refreshed by Japan experience

The Springboks can expect a livelier version of Faf de Klerk this year as the scrumhalf has been physically rejuvinated by his stint in Japan’s League One.

Watch: When David smashes Goliath

Take a look at some of rugby’s best “small guy” hits where the goliaths get dropped by some tenacious tacklers.

Cheslin KOLBE of Toulon during the Top 14 match between Montpellier and Toulon at Altrad Stadium on February 4, 2023 in Montpellier, France.

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe shines, Faf crocked

Cheslin Kolbe played a major role in helping Toulon claim a vital win, but there was less positive news for the Springboks in Japan, where Faf de Klerk suffered an injury.

South Africa's Faf de Klerk gestures during the rugby Championship match against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on September 18, 2021. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Faf denies claims of attack on cop

A representative for Faf de Klerk has rubbished allegations that the Springbok scrumhalf racially abused and threatened to “kill” a Stellenbosch police captain.

Watch: All Black fouls Faf in Japan

Faf de Klerk was sent sprawling in a Japan League One clash after being the target of a dangerous cleanout that earned former All Blacks flyhalf Aaron Cruden a red card.

Boks on red alert for Les Bleus’ Dupont

Faf de Klerk is relying on the Bok pack to help him contain world-class France halfback Antoine Dupont in Saturday’s Test.

How Bok poached Saffas for Sharks

A World Cup-winning Springbok has been revealed as one of the chief recruiters of top South African players for Sale Sharks.

epa10140984 Nic White of the Wallabies is tackled by Faf de Klerk of the Springboks during the Rugby Championship Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia, August 27, 2022. EPA/MATT TURNER AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Watch: White’s antics a disgrace to rugby

Butch James has slammed Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White for his gamesmanship during Saturday’s victory over the Springboks in Adelaide on Saturday.

Donald calls for All Blacks to target ‘erratic’ Faf

New Zealand’s 2011 World Cup hero, Stephen Donald believes the Springbok halfbacks are vulnerable, questioning the consistency of Faf de Klerk and the form of Handre Pollard.