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Springbok Faf de Klerk has launched his new swimwear line Faffies. Photo: Twitter @Springboks

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Springboks favourite Faf de Klerk has a surprise sporting talent

Springboks scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is well known for his Speedo antics and quickness at the breakdown. He also has other talents though.

24-01-24 11:44
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Springbok Faf de Klerk has launched his new swimwear line Faffies. Photo: Twitter @Springboks

A few Springboks were interviewed last year and their hidden sporting talents came up. Faf de Klerk possesses possibly the most impressive one of all.

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FAF DE KLERK WAS A GYMNAST

De Klerk mentioned, in a typically humble tone, that he used to be a decent gymnast. We all know he was probably a lot better than decent, and there are some solid rumours that he was also an excellent cricketer. What about Steven Kitshoff? His wife Aimee said he “is an absolute whizz on water and a brilliant wakeboarder.”

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RG Synman, Eben Etzebeth and Faf de Klerk. image via Instagram @rgsnyman

FAF FANCIES A RIBEYE STEAK

According to a piece from TimesLive last year, Faf would tuck into a “Wagyu rib eye steak with lamb chops, braaibroodjie, potato salad and a mealie,” if he had to pick a last meal. It’s not his favourite food though, that honour belongs to the schnitzel. Whether or not he’d be donning a Speedo while being fed that last glorious dish is up for debate.

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