Faf drawing on Pat’s calmness
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFaf de Klerk’s first appearance in the Springbok No9 jersey will not be next to Lions team mate Elton Jantjies, but that doesn't bother the nuggety halfback.
Bongi and Faf getting to live their dream
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaOf all the exciting possibilities that come with putting the Springbok jersey on for the first time, having the Newlands crowd on his side for once is one of the things that stands out for Faf de Klerk.
'We will select the best team for the country' - One new cap in South Africa XV to play Ireland
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentScrumhalf Faf de Klerk will make his debut for South Africa against Ireland on Saturday as new Springbok coach Allister Coetzee picked a team based on form rather than transformation on Thursday.
Acid Test for Bok halfbacks
1 decade ago by SA RugbyFaf de Klerk and Pat Lambie’s decision-making will be under scrutiny when the Springboks host Ireland in the first Test on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
De Klerk to make Bok debut
1 decade ago by Cape Argus - StormersFaf de Klerk is a “ball of energy” after he was picked for his Springbok debut in the first Test against Ireland at Newlands.
Three new caps for ‘fresh’ Boks
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFaf de Klerk is the only newcomer in the starting team but there is nonetheless a fresh and exciting look to the Springbok starting team that will kick off the Allister Coetzee era against Ireland.
De Klerk starts for Springboks against Ireland
1 decade ago by Super RugbySouth African Rugby head coach Allister Coetzee has named Faf de Klerk to make his Springbok debut this weekend against Ireland at Newlands in Cape Town. Coetzee has handed the starting fly half jersey...
Faf handed debut, Elton on bench
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSpringbok coach Allister Coetzee has named Faf de Klerk as the only uncapped player in the starting team to face Ireland on Saturday at DHL Newlands in Cape Town.
Debutant De Klerk To Start For South Africa
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsNew South Africa head coach Allister Coetzee has named Faf de Klerk as the only uncapped player in the team to face Ireland at Newlands Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 5pm local time/4pm Irish time).
Mapoe, Faf set for Bok starts
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaTest starting debuts await Lions pair Lionel Mapoe and Faf de Klerk, but Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is set to largely opt for experience in his first match-23 for Saturday’s first Test against...
