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.
Since his debut Test series against Ireland, the nuggety No 9 has set about showing that size doesn’t matter, making crucial tackles on giant ball-carriers.
While De Klerk started out as a sniping halfback at the Lions, it was his kicking game and defence that helped the Boks to World Cup glory in 2019, and won his 50th cap at this year’s tournament as he helps to defend their title.
Speaking in the latest episode of the SA Rugby series, ‘How rugby changed my life’, the 31-year-old also shares his experiences of playing in the English Premiership and Japanese Top League.
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