New angle of Faf de Klerk tackle on Conor Murray is damning
Rugby NewsMonday, 02 August 2021 at 14:34
A new angle of Faf de Klerk's controversial hit on Lions scrum-half Conor Murray during the second test has emerged on Twitter today.
This one looked a stonewall card in real-time, with an audible gasp going around the ground when the Sale Sharks playmaker collided with the Munsterman.
There were no cheers from the Boks' camp that would normally greet a big hit, with everyone seemingly aware that this was foul play.
The Lions were adamant that a card should be coming, but checks with the TMO saw O'Keeffe deem it wasn't worthy of anything.
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Faf de Klerk facts: 5 things you didn’t know about the Sale star
#1. Actual name
Despite being better known as Faf, his full name is actually Francois de Klerk.
#2. Lookalike
Faf often gets told by fans that he looks like Prince Charming from Shrek - and enjoys interacting with them on social media. They have a good point.
#3. A huge fan of fancy dress
The South African takes any opportunity to throw on a wacky outfit.
#4. Partner
Faf has a beautiful Dutch girlfriend whose name is Miné van Niekerk. She recently moved to Manchester to live with the Sale Sharks star. Long-term, he's said that he hopes to live somewhere in the Netherlands one day.
#5. Hero
His hero growing up was the late, great Joost van der Westhuizen. Here's a young Faf photoed with the 1995 World Cup winner.
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