When you have no fear in rugby
Faf De Klerk knew how to get under the skin of other players
Faf stars as Baa-Baas fall short — and North signs off in storybook fashion
Faf de Klerk captained the Barbarians to a narrow 33-31 loss to Wales, earning top marks despite looking spent after 25 minutes — his quick-tap instincts and fringe running the highlight of the Baa-Baas' attack. Vincent Koch also stood out in the scrum. The piece doubles as a lead-in to Rassie's comments on snubbed Springbok veterans.
De Klerk explains South Africa return as scrumhalf crisis hands him Bok recall
Faf de Klerk has explained his decision to return to South Africa with the Cheetahs, saying family and a desire to rebuild Free State rugby drove the move, with his Springbok recall coming on the back of injuries to Reinach, Hendrikse and Van den Berg.
Rassie Erasmus & Faf de Klerk | Springbok Press Conference | 11 June 2026
Rassie Erasmus and Faf de Klerk fronted the media on an online call on Thursday, 11 June, to talk about the season ahead and how they are preparing for the season-opening double-headers in Gqeberha 👊
Springbok media conference | Rassie Erasmus and Faf de Klerk | 11 June 2026
Rassie Erasmus and Faf de Klerk fronted the media on an online call on Thursday, 11 June, to talk about the season ahead and how they are preparing for the season-opening double-headers in Gqeberha 👊
Kriel vows to stay at Yokohama until he wins the JRLO championship
Jesse Kriel has committed to staying at the Yokohama Canon Eagles until he wins the JRLO championship, dismissing reported European interest, while reflecting on a difficult season in which he served as the club's first foreign-born captain. Eagles teammate Faf de Klerk, meanwhile, has departed for the Cheetahs after four years in Japan.