Faf de Klerk: NINE things to know about the Springbok scrumhalf

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is an integral part of the Springboks’ starting line-up at the ongoing Rugby World Cup in France.

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The blond-haired halfback is one of four scrumhalves in the 33-man Springbok squad at this year’s tournament.

But how much do you know about Faf de Klerk?

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NINE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT FAF DE KLERK

1. Francois ‘Faf’ de Klerk was born on 19 October 1991 in Nelspruit

2. He was educated at Hoerskool Waterkloof in Pretoria

3. De Klerk was part of the Springboks squad that won the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan

4. He made his Test debut against Ireland at Newlands on 11 June 2016

5. De Klerk has played 52 Tests for the Springboks, scoring 50 points (5 tries, 5 conversions, 5 penalties)

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6. He represented the Pumas (2012-2015) and Lions (2014-2017) in his playing days in South Africa

7. De Klerk played over 100 matches for the Sale Sharks in England between 2017 and 2022

8. He currently plays his rugby for Yokohama Canon Eagles in Japan

9. De Klerk married long-time girlfriend Miné van Niekerk at La Paris Estate in Franschhoek in October 2022

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