Nienaber recalls record-breaking 2019 RWC final halfback duo for NZ showdown

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made only two changes to his starting team for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final, recalling the 2019 final halfback pairing of Handré Pollard and Faf de Klerk to the run-on side, making them the most capped nine-and-ten combination in Springbok history.

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Faf feels the heat as All Blacks loom
Faf de Klerk in action against the All Blacks in 2021

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.

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Faf set to reunite with Ackermann in Japan
Faf de Klerk of the Springboks

Faf set to reunite with Ackermann in Japan

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is on the verge of leaving Sale Sharks and signing a deal with Johan Ackermann’s Red Hurricanes team in Japan, according to reports in England.

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Faf set to make early return this weekend
Faf de Klerk in July 2021

Faf set to make early return this weekend

Sale Sharks have been boosted by the return to fitness of international duo Faf de Klerk and Manu Tuilagi ahead of Sunday’s Premiership match against Harlequins.

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Faf in doubt for Bok tour
Faf de Klerk

Faf in doubt for Bok tour

Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is waiting to hear if he will require surgery on a hip injury that could rule him out of the Springboks’ end-of-year tour to Europe.

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