Faf de Klerk. Photo: SA Rugby/Gallo
‘Picked him up like a grocery bag’: Funny Faf de Klerk moment against France [watch]
The Springboks came out victorious against Rugby World Cup hosts France on Sunday and comical Faf de Klerk did what he does best.
Faf de Klerk. Photo: SA Rugby/Gallo
What would a Springboks victory be without a hilarious Faf de Klerk moment?
The South African rugby player is known for trying his luck by frustrating the opposition which, more often than not, results in some friction between players.
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FAF DE KLERK FRUSTRATES FANCE DURING THE RUGBY WORLD CUP QUARTER FINAL
During the Boks’ win against World Cup host country France in Saint-Denis on Sunday, 15 October, a mischievous Faf decided to do what he does best.
In a heated moment during a ruck, the 31-year-old scrumhalf is seen trying to distract his opponent when one of the French players pulls him by the shirt and tosses him to the side.
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“They’re always grabbing him like a puppy 😭😭😭😭” said one X user in the comments.
“Why’d they pick him up like a grocery bag?” another laughed.
“Funniest guy around, even his tackles kill me,” another X user said.
The defending champions booted France out of the tournament by defeating them 29-28 to secure a place in the semifinal against England next weekend.
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THE IICONIC SOMERSAULT AND HAIR Flick
As mentioned, Faf makes a habit of frustrating his opponents.
Another iconic Faf moment took place just after half-time and with the Boks leading 17-6 in their match against England at Twickenham last year. At the time, an annoyed Johnny Hill is seen pulling Faf rom a ruck when the funnyman rolls over, does a back-flip somersault before standing up and then flicking his blonde hair out of his face.
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