Faf de Klerk

Faf feels the heat as All Blacks loom

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk admits there’s pressure on him to perform for the world champions after regaining his starting berth to face the All Blacks on Saturday.

South African rugby player Faf de Klerk attends a welcome ceremony with his new club Yokohama Canon Eagles at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on July 21, 2022.

Feisty Faf looking to ‘irritate’ fellow Springboks

World Cup-winner Faf de Klerk said on Thursday he wants to get under the skin of his fellow Springboks in Japan after becoming the latest South African to join the country’s ambitious league.

Watch: Faf goes big in Japan

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has arrived in Japan to complete his move from the Sale Sharks to Canon Eagles.

Nienaber: Faf must fight Jaden for Bok spot

The series decider against Wales on Saturday serves as an opportunity for Jaden Hendrikse to make the Springbok No 9 jersey his own as the onus is now on regular scrumhalf Faf de Klerk to reclaim the starting job.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 14: Faf de Klerk of South Africa A during the Tour match between South Africa A and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Faf is ‘one of the best in the world’

Kieran Hardy is relishing the prospect of potentially going head to head with Faf de Klerk during the three-Test series between the Springboks and Wales.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: Cobus Wiese celebrates with Faf de Klerk of Sale Sharks after scoring a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Bristol Bears at AJ Bell Stadium on June 04, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Bok trio shine on Sale farewell

Faf de Klerk was among the Springboks who bid farewell to Sale Sharks as the Premiership and French Top 14 playoffs were confirmed on Saturday and Sunday.

Faf’s new Japan club revealed

Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok Faf de Klerk will join Japanese side Yokohama Canon Eagles next season, the club said Wednesday, in the latest big-name coup for the ambitious league.

Watch: Big threes from little nines

Known for putting spin on the ball, these scrumhalves showcase quick thinking to convert snap drop goals.

NANTERRE, FRANCE - MAY 08: Faf de Klerk of Sale Sharks is challenged by Nolann Le Garrec of Racing 92 during the Heineken Champions Cup Quarter Final match between Racing 92 and Sale Sharks at Paris La Defense Arena on May 08, 2022 in Nanterre, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Watch: Faf’s finest for Sale

Set to leave Sale at the conclusion of the Premiership season, here’s a look at Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk’s best moments in five years at the Sharks.