Faf de Klerk

South African rugby union footballer · South Africa · On the map · Athletes · Born 1991 · age 35

François de Klerk, known by his nickname Faf, is a South African professional rugby union player who plays scrum-half for Japan Rugby League One club Yokohama Canon Eagles and the South Africa national team. He was a member of the South Africa teams that won the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and 2023.

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2019“They challenged our way of thinking,’ They gave us freedom to make decisions, but also made it clear that we needed to take responsibility for our choices.”In their wordsAugust 2019"De Klerk: You have to adapt to survive", SA RUGBY MAG by Jon Cardineli (August 2019)Read the whole statement

“It wasn’t a case of “This is the Lions or WP or Sharks’ style of play”. We had developed something that was our own.”In their wordsAugust 2019"De Klerk: You have to adapt to survive", SA RUGBY MAG by Jon Cardineli (August 2019)Read the whole statement

“I’ve always been a positive person who relies heavily on my faith.”In their wordsAugust 2019"De Klerk: You have to adapt to survive", SA RUGBY MAG by Jon Cardineli (August 2019)Read the whole statement

“I was up there in Manchester without my girlfriend, friends and family. I’m grateful I had my faith to fall back on.”In their wordsAugust 2019"De Klerk: You have to adapt to survive", SA RUGBY MAG by Jon Cardineli (August 2019)Read the whole statement

“I don’t think I would have grown as much if I had stayed in South Africa.”In their wordsAugust 2019"De Klerk: You have to adapt to survive", SA RUGBY MAG by Jon Cardineli (August 2019)Read the whole statement

“Pretty much any player who had a bit of flair. Percy Montgomery was another source of inspiration, and not only because of his blond hair,’ De Klerk laughs.”In their wordsAugust 2019"De Klerk: You have to adapt to survive", SA RUGBY MAG by Jon Cardineli (August 2019)Read the whole statement

1991Born19 October 1991

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Sale Sharks2017

South Africa2016

Golden Lions2016-2017

Lions2014-2017

Pumas2012-2015

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Faf de Klerk

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It was great to have their backing. It was great to see players backing each other and getting excited about some of the decisions that were being taken.
August 2019 · "De Klerk: You have to adapt to survive", SA RUGBY MAG by Jon Cardineli (August 2019), Own words
People have noticed a change on attack, but the truth is that we’ve become a greater all-round threat.
August 2019 · "De Klerk: You have to adapt to survive", SA RUGBY MAG by Jon Cardineli (August 2019), Own words
When I look back now, I can say that I learned a lot about myself and am stronger for the experience. It was an important step in my life.
August 2019 · "De Klerk: You have to adapt to survive", SA RUGBY MAG by Jon Cardineli (August 2019), Own words