Yokohama’s Faf de Klerk returns for Springboks against the All Blacks
- Mark Pickering
- Aug 31
- 1 min read
Updated: Sep 1
Yokohama Canon Eagles scrum-half Faf de Klerk has been added to the Springbok’s squad for their back-to-back Rugby Championship Test matches against the All Blacks in New Zealand.
The 33-year-old double World Cup winner was overlooked for South Africa’s opening two Rugby Championship matches on home soil against Australia but head coach Rassie Erasmus has today added the veteran as additional cover.
Mbombela native de Klerk will link-up with Yokohama teammate Jesse Kriel who captained his country in their win against Australia a week ago.
South Africa were stunned in their opening game against a rampant Australia before a much-changed line-up eventually saw off the Wallabies before the group left for Auckland.
Hooker Bongi Mbonambi remained behind in South Africa earlier this week to attend to family matters with a 36-man squad now preparing to face their arch-rivals at Eden Park on Saturday.
Former Sale Sharks star de Klerk came off the bench in the 55-10 rout of overmatched Georgia in July and quickly showed his quality with a perfectly weighted chip over the top to play in wing Edwill van der Merwe.
The back-to-back world champions will move on to Wellington for the second match on their New Zealand tour on Saturday 13 September.
I’ve followed Faf de Klerk’s career for years, and every time he’s back in the Springbok squad, it feels like the game gains a spark again. His energy and quick thinking can completely shift momentum — especially in tight matches like those against the All Blacks. Watching these games always makes me think about how unpredictable rugby can be and how much analysis goes into every play, almost like tracking odds through a betting app. I recently read a detailed review about the 1win App, which breaks down how fans in Uganda can explore live updates, quick deposits, and even casino options — though the site only shares information, not gameplay. It’s interesting how technology now lets us follow matches,…