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Faf de Klerk

1991 - Today

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François de Klerk (born 19 October 1991), known by his nickname Faf, is a South African professional rugby union player who plays scrum-half for Japan Rugby League One club Yokohama Canon Eagles and the South Africa national team. He was a member of the South Africa teams that won the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and 2023. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Faf de Klerk is the 23rd most popular rugby player, the 384th most popular biography from South Africa and the 6th most popular South African Rugby Player.

Faf de Klerk is most famous for being a key player for the South African national rugby team, particularly during their successful 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign, where they won the tournament. He is known for his dynamic playing style as a scrum-half and his contributions to the team's tactical play.

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Among RUGBY PLAYERS

Among rugby players, Faf de Klerk ranks 23 out of 35. Before him are Chester Williams, Jonathan Sexton, Bryan Habana, Shane Williams, Ronan O'Gara, and Brian O'Driscoll. After him are Keith Wood, Beauden Barrett, Cheslin Kolbe, Eben Etzebeth, Mamuka Gorgodze, and Dimitri Yachvili.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1991, Faf de Klerk ranks 699. Before him are Evan Gershkovich, Madison Hubbell, Ana Gros, Iván Barton, Pierre-Michel Lasogga, and Jacques Zoua. After him are Kalkidan Gezahegne, Pontus Jansson, Banana Yaya, Ri Yong-jik, Nurislam Sanayev, and Colin Woodell.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, Faf de Klerk ranks 384 out of 454. Before him are Raúl Martínez (null), Bernard Parker (1986), Sven Schmid (1978), Mark Fish (1974), Cameron van der Burgh (1988), and Matthew Ebden (1987). After him are Shannon Kook (1987), Bok van Blerk (1978), Natalie du Toit (1984), Elna Reinach (1968), Marilyn Agliotti (1979), and Tony Greig (1946).

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Among RUGBY PLAYERS In South Africa

Among rugby players born in South Africa, Faf de Klerk ranks 6. Before him are Francois Pienaar (1967), Joost van der Westhuizen (1971), Siya Kolisi (1991), Chester Williams (1970), and Bryan Habana (1983). After him are Cheslin Kolbe (1993), Eben Etzebeth (1991), Schalk Burger (1983), John Smit (1978), Duane Vermeulen (1986), and Handré Pollard (1994).

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