The Boland Cavaliers have made containing Faf de Klerk a central focus of their defensive preparations ahead of Sunday's Currie Cup clash against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
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Boland target De Klerk as defensive priority ahead of Cheetahs clash
Boland have sharpened their defensive focus on Faf de Klerk ahead of their Currie Cup trip to face the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Sunday.
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