How Faf De Klerk became South Africa’s favourite problem child
JOBURG – From meeting Prince Harry in his speedos to his loveable antics this is how the scrumhalf became South Africa’s favourite problem child.
There were a number of memorable moments during this year’s Rugby World Cup from the Springboks’ triumph, Lukhanyo Am’s no-look pass to Makazole Mapimpi’s historic first-ever World Cup try for the Springboks and Trevor Nyakane’s dancing but none compare to Springboks’ scrumhalf, Faf De Klerk’s on-field and off-field antics.
It wouldn’t be far-fetched to say that a lot of South Africans were glued to their screens just to catch a glimpse of what the scrumhalf would get into. Following his “David and Goliath” clash with Wales lock, Jake Ball, in the semi-final Faf’s chaotic energy instantly made him the one to watch.
From meeting Prince Harry in his speedos to his loveable antics this is how the scrumhalf became South Africa’s favourite problem child.
- Faf De Klerk clashes with Wales’ Jake Ball
Faf lived up to his giant slayer alias when smirked in the face of monstrous Ball after grabbing both Jonathan Davies and Ball by their shirts.
- Meeting Prince Harry in his SA flag speedos
A few people can tell stories of meeting royalty first-hand and a very few can tell you that they did that while in their speedos.
- Filling up the Webb Ellis Cup with champagne
In Faf’s defence, all the Boks players drank champagne from the Webb Ellis Cup. However, he seemed to have enjoyed his sips more than anyone else.
- Faf is South Africa’s official December mood
It’s no secret that South Africans love alcohol and fun times and more than that – alcohol and fun times in December. A Twitter user, Sbu Mthembu, suggested that a calendar be made with pictures of each Boks player with the Webb Ellis Cup and Faf should be December – a whole December mood.
- Faf shows Archbishop Tutu his speedos
There’s just something about Faf’s SA flag speedos even Archbishop Tutu knows it.
