Hold onto your jerseys, rugby fans, because Faf de Klerk, the blond bullet of Springbok rugby, is reportedly making a dash back to South African soil! After a four-year stint dazzling the crowds in Japan with the Yokohama Canon Eagles, whispers are now loud that Faf is set to join the Cheetahs once his contract expires in June.
This isn't just any homecoming. We're talking about a scrumhalf who's not only a double World Cup champion (thank you, 2019 and 2023), but also a player who's left big boots to fill at the Sale Sharks before jetting off to Japan. Now, sources close to the matter suggest that De Klerk is on the brink of sealing a two-year deal with the Cheetahs, planting his boots firmly in Bloemfontein.
"It's about family at the end of the day,"
Faf was quoted saying.
"Being closer to Miné's family is really important to us, especially with Postmasburg and the Free State feeling so much like home."
Indeed, family ties seem to be the main driver behind this move. Faf and his wife, Miné, have deep roots in the Northern Cape, which just adds more layers to this heartwarming rugby tale.
While there was chatter about a possible return to Sale and some flirtatious glances from French club Perpignan, it appears those talks didn't quite go the distance. Now, with the Cheetahs recently pulling themselves out of financial despair, snapping up a seasoned player like De Klerk could be just the boost they need to claw back into rugby prominence.
So, as the rugby world watches this space, one thing's for sure—Faf de Klerk's return to South African rugby isn't just a transfer; it's a homecoming story that might just be the feel-good hit of the season. Get ready, Bloemfontein, your new golden boy is coming home!
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Hold onto your jerseys, rugby fans, because Faf de Klerk, the blond bullet of Springbok rugby, is reportedly making a dash back to South African soil! After a four-year stint dazzling the crowds in Japan with the Yokohama Canon Eagles, whispers are now loud that Faf is set to join the Cheetahs once his contract expires in June.
This isn't just any homecoming. We're talking about a scrumhalf who's not only a double World Cup champion (thank you, 2019 and 2023), but also a player who's left big boots to fill at the Sale Sharks before jetting off to Japan. Now, sources close to the matter suggest that De Klerk is on the brink of sealing a two-year deal with the Cheetahs, planting his boots firmly in Bloemfontein.
"It's about family at the end of the day,"
Faf was quoted saying."Being closer to Miné's family is really important to us, especially with Postmasburg and the Free State feeling so much like home."
Indeed, family ties seem to be the main driver behind this move. Faf and his wife, Miné, have deep roots in the Northern Cape, which just adds more layers to this heartwarming rugby tale.
While there was chatter about a possible return to Sale and some flirtatious glances from French club Perpignan, it appears those talks didn't quite go the distance. Now, with the Cheetahs recently pulling themselves out of financial despair, snapping up a seasoned player like De Klerk could be just the boost they need to claw back into rugby prominence.
So, as the rugby world watches this space, one thing's for sure—Faf de Klerk's return to South African rugby isn't just a transfer; it's a homecoming story that might just be the feel-good hit of the season. Get ready, Bloemfontein, your new golden boy is coming home!