RUGBY NEWS - Former Springbok and Lions scrumhalf Faf de Klerk emerged as a goal-kicking matchwinner as the Sale Sharks claimed a 30-29 victory over Harlequins in the English Premiership at the weekend.
De Klerk left the Lions to join the English club last year, and while he was not commonly-regarded as a place-kicker, he has adopted this role with aplomb for the Sharks.
The 26-year-old has quickly established himself as the first-choice scrumhalf at the Sharks due to his speed, solid service and X-factor on attack, but it’s his handy impact as a goal-kicker that has caught many by surprise.
Just this past weekend, De Klerk held his nerve to slot a crucial penalty with five minutes remaining to hand the Sharks a thrilling victory over the Saints.
It points to another string that De Klerk has added to his bow, with the nippy No 9 emerging as a highly influential allround player.
