Faf de Klerk

Faf’s new Japan club revealed

Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok Faf de Klerk will join Japanese side Yokohama Canon Eagles next season, the club said Wednesday, in the latest big-name coup for the ambitious league.

Watch: Big threes from little nines

Known for putting spin on the ball, these scrumhalves showcase quick thinking to convert snap drop goals.

NANTERRE, FRANCE - MAY 08: Faf de Klerk of Sale Sharks is challenged by Nolann Le Garrec of Racing 92 during the Heineken Champions Cup Quarter Final match between Racing 92 and Sale Sharks at Paris La Defense Arena on May 08, 2022 in Nanterre, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Watch: Faf’s finest for Sale

Set to leave Sale at the conclusion of the Premiership season, here’s a look at Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk’s best moments in five years at the Sharks.

Saffas feature in Sharks fire sale

Four South Africans are having to pack their bags as part of a mass player clearout at Sale Sharks.

Watch: Faf takes on Smith’s fastest pass record

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk attempts to best All Blacks rival Aaron Smith in World Rugby’s fastest pass challenge.

GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 14: Jaden Hendrikse of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Gqeberha, South Africa.

Reinach injury: Should Hendrikse take the gap?

With Cobus Reinach ruled out of the upcoming series against Wales, DYLAN JACK mulls who the Springboks might call on to serve as Faf de Klerk’s scrumhalf deputy.

Lood makes big decision over future

Springbok lock Lood de Jager has reportedly made a decision over whether he will be playing in South Africa or Japan after he leaves Sale Sharks at the end of the season.

English Premiership clubs stars Lood de Jager and Faf de Klerk enter the fray for Sale; could be vital against Lions

Sale boss not sweating over loss of Bok duo

Sale may be losing two South Africa World Cup-winners in Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager at the end of the season but director of rugby Alex Sanderson believes the departure of the Springbok stars could benefit England in the long run.

South Africa's Faf de Klerk gestures during the rugby Championship match against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on September 18, 2021. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Watch: Faf or Fabio? You decide

Faf de Klerk is more than likely going to be big in Japan, and it’s the Springbok’s blond locks that may be as eye-catching as his skills.

Saffas Abroad: Mixed fortunes for Boks in Europe

Duane Vermeulen’s Ulster and Trevor Nyakane’s Racing 92 were victorious, while Faf de Klerk’s Sale Sharks and Damian de Allende’s Munster suffered defeat in the European Champions Cup on Saturday.